Denver to Amsterdam
10h 01m The flight from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) covers 7,723 km (4,799 miles) and takes approximately 10h 01m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 38°, passing near 60.6° N, 59.1° 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 | 14h 02m | 14h 28m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 54m | 10h 19m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 35m | 9h 00m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 05m | 9h 30m |
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
| DEN | AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| City | Denver | Amsterdam |
| Country | United States | Netherlands |
| ICAO | KDEN | EHAM |
| Coordinates | 39.86, -104.6738 | 52.3086, 4.7639 |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | -11 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Denver to Amsterdam?
A non-stop flight from Denver (DEN) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 10h 01m. The great-circle distance is 7,723 km (4,799 miles, 4,170 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 38°.
How far is Denver from Amsterdam?
7,723 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,799 miles or 4,170 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 DEN and AMS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,723 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 10h 01m 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.