AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,844 km
4,253 miles
CHS
Charleston
United States
Distance
6,844 km
4,253 mi / 3,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS CHS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Charleston Afb/International Airport
IATA Code AMS CHS
ICAO Code EHAM KCHS
City Amsterdam Charleston
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 32.900000, -80.040000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Charleston (CHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, United States is 6,844 kilometers (4,253 miles / 3,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 22:10 in Amsterdam, it's 16:10 in Charleston. 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 Charleston (CHS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 44° (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 Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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