AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,528 km
4,056 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
6,528 km
4,056 mi / 3,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
290°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

AMS RDU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code AMS RDU
ICAO Code EHAM KRDU
City Amsterdam Raleigh/Durham
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 35.880000, -78.790000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 6,528 kilometers (4,056 miles / 3,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 16:23 in Amsterdam, it's 10:23 in Raleigh/Durham. 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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