AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,085 km
5,645 miles
SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
Distance
9,085 km
5,645 mi / 4,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
281°
west northwest

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AMS SAL
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol El Salvador International Airport
IATA Code AMS SAL
ICAO Code EHAM MSLP
City Amsterdam Santa Clara
Country Netherlands El Salvador
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/El_Salvador
Elevation -11 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 13.440000, -89.060000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Santa Clara (SAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 9,085 kilometers (5,645 miles / 4,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with El Salvador. 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 04:25 in Amsterdam, it's 21:25 in Santa Clara. With a 7-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 Santa Clara (SAL) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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