AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,950 km
5,561 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
8,950 km
5,561 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
315°
northwest

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AMS SMO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code AMS SMO
ICAO Code EHAM KSMO
City Amsterdam Santa Monica
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 34.020000, -118.450000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 8,950 kilometers (5,561 miles / 4,833 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 11:07 in Amsterdam, it's 02:07 in Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica (SMO) 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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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