AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,500 km
4,660 miles
BEC
Wichita
United States
Distance
7,500 km
4,660 mi / 4,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
303°
west northwest

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AMS BEC
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Beech Factory Airport
IATA Code AMS BEC
ICAO Code EHAM KBEC
City Amsterdam Wichita
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 37.690000, -97.210000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Wichita (BEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Beech Factory Airport (BEC) in Wichita, United States is 7,500 kilometers (4,660 miles / 4,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Amsterdam, it's 17:58 in Wichita. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,420 feet between the two airports. Beech Factory Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Wichita (BEC) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Beech Factory Airport (BEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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