AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,728 km
5,423 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
8,728 km
5,423 mi / 4,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
319°
northwest

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AMS MER
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Castle Airport
IATA Code AMS MER
ICAO Code EHAM KMER
City Amsterdam Atwater
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 37.400000, -120.600000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 8,728 kilometers (5,423 miles / 4,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 15:38 in Amsterdam, it's 06:38 in Atwater. 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 Atwater (MER) 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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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