AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,956 km
5,565 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,956 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS LAX
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AMS LAX
ICAO Code EHAM KLAX
City Amsterdam Los Angeles
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 33.940000, -118.410000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,956 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 05:49 in Amsterdam, it's 20:49 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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