AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,296 km
5,155 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
8,296 km
5,155 mi / 4,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
north

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AMS SYA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code AMS SYA
ICAO Code EHAM PASY
City Amsterdam Shemya
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Adak
Elevation -11 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 52.700000, 174.100000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 8,296 kilometers (5,155 miles / 4,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 13:02 in Amsterdam, it's 02:02 in Shemya. With a 11-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 Shemya (SYA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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