Amsterdam (AMS) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,631
miles
5,843
kilometers
3,155
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
3,631 5,810
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,631 5,810
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,631 5,447
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,631 5,447
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,631 7,262
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,631 5,447
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?

A round trip between Amsterdam and New York earns you 7,262 base miles - that's 29% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to LGA route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,631 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 LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to La Guardia Airport is 3,631 miles (5,843 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to LGA typically take around 7h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,631 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.