Amsterdam to Houston

Flight distance, time and route map · AMS → IAH

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 57°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance8,049 km5,002 miles · 4,346 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h 35 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 297° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Houston to Amsterdam

Questions

How far is Amsterdam from Houston by plane?

The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 8,049 km (5,002 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Houston?

About 10 h 35 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Amsterdam heading north-west (297°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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