AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,988 km
3,721 miles
BUF
Buffalo
United States
Distance
5,988 km
3,721 mi / 3,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS BUF
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Buffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA Code AMS BUF
ICAO Code EHAM KBUF
City Amsterdam Buffalo
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 727 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 42.940000, -78.730000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Buffalo (BUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) in Buffalo, United States is 5,988 kilometers (3,721 miles / 3,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 21:45 in Amsterdam, it's 15:45 in Buffalo. With a 6-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 Buffalo (BUF) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 49° (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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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