Flights Amsterdam → Washington
AMS → IAD
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Washington?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington (IAD) takes about 8h 11m. 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 connects Amsterdam to Washington, operating with a mix of Airbus A330 variants and Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The destination airport sees over 21 million passengers annually, making it a major travel hub.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Washington (IAD) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Washington: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington (IAD) heads west for about 6,207 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 11m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Washington 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-IAD
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-IAD
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Washington (IAD) takes about 8h 11m. 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-Washington route is about 6,207 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.
