AMS to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,848 km (3,634 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to New York?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 5,848 km (3,634 mi, 3,157 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 JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-JFK in IATA codes and EHAM-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| AMS | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | KJFK |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #9 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 24 ft (7 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AMS to JFK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
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 New York?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 5,848 km (3,634 mi, 3,157 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and JFK takes about 7h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from AMS?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to JFK?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-JFK route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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