San Francisco to Amsterdam

Flight distance, time and route map · SFO → AMS

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 67°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance8,785 km5,459 miles · 4,744 nautical miles
Flight time
about 11 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 30° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Amsterdam to San Francisco
Canal houses at dusk
Destination

Amsterdam

Canal houses at dusk

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Questions

How far is San Francisco from Amsterdam by plane?

The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 8,785 km (5,459 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Amsterdam?

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 San Francisco heading north-east (30°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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Routes to Amsterdam

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