AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,106 km
5,037 miles
DYS
Abilene
United States
Distance
8,106 km
5,037 mi / 4,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
301°
west northwest

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AMS DYS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Dyess Afb Airport
IATA Code AMS DYS
ICAO Code EHAM KDYS
City Amsterdam Abilene
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 1,790 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 32.420000, -99.860000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Abilene (DYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States is 8,106 kilometers (5,037 miles / 4,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 20:01 in Amsterdam, it's 13:01 in Abilene. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,801 feet between the two airports. Dyess Afb Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Abilene (DYS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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