AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,602 km
4,103 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
6,602 km
4,103 mi / 3,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
297°
west northwest

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AMS RID
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code AMS RID
ICAO Code EHAM KRID
City Amsterdam Richmond
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 39.760000, -84.840000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 6,602 kilometers (4,103 miles / 3,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 05:19 in Amsterdam, it's 23:19 in Richmond. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,151 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Richmond (RID) 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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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