AMS to JFK Route Guide
Amsterdam, Netherlands → New York, United States
Quick answer
EHAM (Amsterdam, Netherlands) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 3,157 NM (5,847 km / 3,633 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 291° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 7h 8m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,157 NM
5,847 km / 3,633 mi
Initial Bearing
291° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
7h 8m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
10,971 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
-11 ft
EHAM
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KJFK
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,157 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying AMS-JFK should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between AMS and JFK?
3,157 nautical miles (5,847 km / 3,633 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to New York?
Approximately 7h 8m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly AMS-JFK?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
291° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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