Route
San Francisco (SFO) to Amsterdam (AMS) flights
The San Francisco → Amsterdam route covers about 8,785 km. A typical non-stop flight from SFO to AMS takes around 11h 29m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
8,785 km
5,459 mi
Flight time
11h 29m
Non-stop estimate
From
SFO · San Francisco
United States
To
AMS · Amsterdam
Netherlands
Time zone & jet lag
Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco: you're flying east, expect a few days of adjustment.
EU261 may apply on arrival
Arriving into Amsterdam from outside the EU, EU261 covers you only when the operating carrier is EU-licensed. Check the airline before assuming a claim.
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San Francisco
United States
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
About Amsterdam Airport
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