Buffalo to Amsterdam

Flight distance, time and route map · BUF → AMS

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 57°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance5,989 km3,721 miles · 3,234 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 49° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Amsterdam to Buffalo
Canal houses at dusk
Destination

Amsterdam

Canal houses at dusk

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Questions

How far is Buffalo from Amsterdam by plane?

The great-circle distance between Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 5,989 km (3,721 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Buffalo to Amsterdam?

About 8 h 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 Buffalo heading north-east (49°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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