AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,055 km
5,005 miles
DWH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,055 km
5,005 mi / 4,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
297°
west northwest

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AMS DWH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA Code AMS DWH
ICAO Code EHAM KDWH
City Amsterdam Houston
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 30.060000, -95.550000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Houston (DWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Houston, United States is 8,055 kilometers (5,005 miles / 4,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 22:15 in Amsterdam, it's 15:15 in Houston. 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 Houston (DWH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 39° (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 David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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