AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,895 km
4,906 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
7,895 km
4,906 mi / 4,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AMS CWF
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Chennault International Airport
IATA Code AMS CWF
ICAO Code EHAM KCWF
City Amsterdam Lake Charles
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 30.210000, -93.140000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 7,895 kilometers (4,906 miles / 4,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 04:55 in Amsterdam, it's 21:55 in Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles (CWF) 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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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