AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,733 km
5,426 miles
MCE
Merced
United States
Distance
8,733 km
5,426 mi / 4,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS MCE
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
IATA Code AMS MCE
ICAO Code EHAM KMCE
City Amsterdam Merced
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 37.300000, -120.500000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Merced (MCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States is 8,733 kilometers (5,426 miles / 4,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:00 in Amsterdam, it's 10:00 in Merced. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Merced (MCE) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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