AMS to IAH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 8,049 km (5,002 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IAH to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Houston?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 8,049 km (5,002 mi, 4,346 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to IAH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IAH is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to IAH route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-IAH in IATA codes and EHAM-KIAH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), George Bush Intercontinental Airport is IAH (KIAH).
| AMS | IAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | KIAH |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 97 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #49 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KIAH starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IAH sits 108 ft (33 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to IAH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, LH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Houston?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are 8,049 km (5,002 mi, 4,346 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to IAH?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and IAH takes about 10h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IAH from AMS?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to IAH?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-IAH route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines.
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