AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,906 km
5,534 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
8,906 km
5,534 mi / 4,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
314°
northwest

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AMS RIV
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol March Arb Airport
IATA Code AMS RIV
ICAO Code EHAM KRIV
City Amsterdam Riverside
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 33.880000, -117.260000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 8,906 kilometers (5,534 miles / 4,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 15:21 in Amsterdam, it's 06:21 in Riverside. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,547 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 32° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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