AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,893 km
4,905 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
7,893 km
4,905 mi / 4,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
325°
northwest

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AMS SHN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sanderson Field
IATA Code AMS SHN
ICAO Code EHAM KSHN
City Amsterdam Shelton
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 47.230000, -123.150000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 7,893 kilometers (4,905 miles / 4,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 19:04 in Amsterdam, it's 10:04 in Shelton. 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 Shelton (SHN) 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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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