AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,218 km
4,485 miles
BHM
Birmingham
United States
Distance
7,218 km
4,485 mi / 3,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
293°
west northwest

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AMS BHM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA Code AMS BHM
ICAO Code EHAM KBHM
City Amsterdam Birmingham
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 33.560000, -86.750000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Birmingham (BHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States is 7,218 kilometers (4,485 miles / 3,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 01:22 in Amsterdam, it's 18:22 in Birmingham. 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.

The return flight from Birmingham (BHM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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