Amsterdam (AMS) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,633
miles
5,848
kilometers
3,157
nautical miles

🕐 7h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 W (291°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,633 5,813
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,633 5,813
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,633 5,450
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,633 5,450
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,633 7,266
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,633 5,450
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 New York, your watch will be 6 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to JFK route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,633 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 JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to John F Kennedy International Airport is 3,633 miles (5,848 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to JFK typically take around 7h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,633 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.