AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,843 km
5,495 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
8,843 km
5,495 mi / 4,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
317°
northwest

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AMS MIT
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code AMS MIT
ICAO Code EHAM KMIT
City Amsterdam Shafter
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 35.510000, -119.190000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 8,843 kilometers (5,495 miles / 4,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 14:33 in Amsterdam, it's 05:33 in Shafter. 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 Shafter (MIT) 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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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