Boston to Amsterdam
7h 19m The flight from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) covers 5,548 km (3,447 miles) and takes approximately 7h 19m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 51°, passing near 53.9° N, 37.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 10h 05m | 10h 30m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 7h 07m | 7h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 6h 10m | 6h 35m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 32m | 6h 57m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| BOS | AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Boston Logan International Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| City | Boston | Amsterdam |
| Country | United States | Netherlands |
| ICAO | KBOS | EHAM |
| Coordinates | 42.362, -71.0079 | 52.3086, 4.7639 |
| Elevation | 20 ft | -11 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Boston to Amsterdam?
A non-stop flight from Boston (BOS) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 7h 19m. The great-circle distance is 5,548 km (3,447 miles, 2,996 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 51°.
How far is Boston from Amsterdam?
5,548 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,447 miles or 2,996 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between BOS and AMS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,548 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 7h 19m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.