AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,789 km
5,461 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
8,789 km
5,461 mi / 4,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS RHV
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code AMS RHV
ICAO Code EHAM KRHV
City Amsterdam San Jose
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 37.330000, -121.820000

Amsterdam (AMS) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 8,789 kilometers (5,461 miles / 4,746 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 15:40 in Amsterdam, it's 06:40 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (RHV) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 30° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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