AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,333 km
3,935 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
6,333 km
3,935 mi / 3,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
298°
west northwest

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AMS YIP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Willow Run Airport
IATA Code AMS YIP
ICAO Code EHAM KYIP
City Amsterdam Detroit
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 42.200000, -83.500000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 6,333 kilometers (3,935 miles / 3,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 14:11 in Amsterdam, it's 08:11 in Detroit. 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 Detroit (YIP) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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