Amsterdam to San Diego

Flight distance, time and route map · AMS → SAN

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 64°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance9,012 km5,600 miles · 4,866 nautical miles
Flight time
about 11 h 45 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 314° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
San Diego to Amsterdam

Questions

How far is Amsterdam from San Diego by plane?

The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and San Diego International Airport is 9,012 km (5,600 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Diego?

About 11 h 45 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Amsterdam heading north-west (314°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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