AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,527 km
5,298 miles
BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
Distance
8,527 km
5,298 mi / 4,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS BIF
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport
IATA Code AMS BIF
ICAO Code EHAM KBIF
City Amsterdam Fort Bliss/El Paso/
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Denver
Elevation -11 ft 3,947 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 31.850000, -106.380000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States is 8,527 kilometers (5,298 miles / 4,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 20:52 in Amsterdam, it's 12:52 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/. With a 8-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 3,958 feet between the two airports. Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 36° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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