AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,832 km
4,866 miles
BFI
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,832 km
4,866 mi / 4,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
325°
northwest

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AMS BFI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Boeing Field/King County International Airport
IATA Code AMS BFI
ICAO Code EHAM KBFI
City Amsterdam Seattle
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 47.530000, -122.300000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Seattle (BFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) in Seattle, United States is 7,832 kilometers (4,866 miles / 4,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Amsterdam, it's 12:22 in Seattle. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seattle (BFI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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