AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
976 km
606 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
976 km
606 mi / 527 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
340°
north northwest

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AMS SCS
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Scatsta Airport
IATA Code AMS SCS
ICAO Code EHAM EGPM
City Amsterdam Shetland Islands
Country Netherlands United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/London
Elevation -11 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 60.430000, -1.300000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 976 kilometers (606 miles / 527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Amsterdam, it's 02:05 in Shetland Islands.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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