AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,457 km
3,391 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
5,457 km
3,391 mi / 2,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
291°
west northwest

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AMS SFM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code AMS SFM
ICAO Code EHAM KSFM
City Amsterdam Sanford
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 43.390000, -70.710000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 5,457 kilometers (3,391 miles / 2,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 18:47 in Amsterdam, it's 12:47 in Sanford. With a 6-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 Sanford (SFM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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