Distance From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to John F Kennedy International Airport, AMS - JFK Distance

The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 3634 miles or 5848 kilometers or 3156 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam ( Netherlands ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Amsterdam and New York takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 8 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AMS - JFK

Kilometers		5848 km
Statute Miles		3634 miles
Nautical Miles		3156 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - AMS to JFK Flight Path

Location of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Amsterdam to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Amsterdam, Netherlands and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AMS - JFK

Time difference between Amsterdam (Netherlands) and New York (United States) is 6 Hours.
New York time is 6 Hours behind Amsterdam.

Location	Local Time
Amsterdam (Netherlands)	2025-12-14, 09:47:23 CET
New York (United States)	2025-12-14, 03:47:23 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) Amsterdam, Netherlands

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States