San Diego to Amsterdam

Flight distance, time and route map · SAN → AMS

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-east 32° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Amsterdam to San Diego
Canal houses at dusk
Destination

Amsterdam

Canal houses at dusk

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Questions

How far is San Diego from Amsterdam by plane?

The great-circle distance between San Diego International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 San Diego to Amsterdam?

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 San Diego heading north-east (32°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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