Flights Amsterdam → Newark
AMS → EWR
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Newark?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Newark (EWR) takes about 7h 45m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Amsterdam and Newark, utilizing Boeing 757-200 and Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Newark opened in 2001 and serves over 43 million passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Newark (EWR) heads west for about 5,869 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 45m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating AMS-EWR
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-EWR
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Newark (EWR) takes about 7h 45m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Newark route is about 5,869 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
