AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,791 km
5,462 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
8,791 km
5,462 mi / 4,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMS SJC
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code AMS SJC
ICAO Code EHAM KSJC
City Amsterdam San Jose
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 37.360000, -121.930000

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

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 8,791 kilometers (5,462 miles / 4,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 19:06 in Amsterdam, it's 10:06 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 (SJC) 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 Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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