Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington (DCA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,845
miles
6,188
kilometers
3,341
nautical miles

🕐 7h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 W (291°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,845 6,152
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,845 6,152
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,845 5,768
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,845 5,768
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,845 7,690
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,845 5,768
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Washington, your watch will be 6 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to DCA route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with Washington, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,845 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 291° from Amsterdam. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 3,845 miles (6,188 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to DCA typically take around 7h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,845 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.