AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,926 km
5,546 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,926 km
5,546 mi / 4,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
315°
northwest

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AMS WHP
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Whiteman Airport
IATA Code AMS WHP
ICAO Code EHAM KWHP
City Amsterdam Los Angeles
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 34.260000, -118.410000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,926 kilometers (5,546 miles / 4,819 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 06:56 in Amsterdam, it's 21:56 in Los Angeles. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,014 feet between the two airports. Whiteman Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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