Amsterdam to San Jose

Flight distance, time and route map · AMS → SJC

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 67°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance8,791 km5,462 miles · 4,747 nautical miles
Flight time
about 11 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 320° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
San Jose to Amsterdam

Questions

How far is Amsterdam from San Jose by plane?

The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Mineta San Jose International Airport is 8,791 km (5,462 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 Jose?

About 11 h 30 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 (320°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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