AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,934 km
5,551 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
8,934 km
5,551 mi / 4,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS VNY
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code AMS VNY
ICAO Code EHAM KVNY
City Amsterdam Van Nuys
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 34.210000, -118.490000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 8,934 kilometers (5,551 miles / 4,824 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 02:30 in Amsterdam, it's 17:30 in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys (VNY) 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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