AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,824 km
4,862 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
7,824 km
4,862 mi / 4,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
294°
west northwest

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AMS LFT
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code AMS LFT
ICAO Code EHAM KLFT
City Amsterdam Lafayette
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Chicago
Elevation -11 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 30.210000, -91.990000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 7,824 kilometers (4,862 miles / 4,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 20:48 in Amsterdam, it's 13:48 in Lafayette. 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 Lafayette (LFT) 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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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