AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,503 km
5,284 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
8,503 km
5,284 mi / 4,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
309°
northwest

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AMS SOW
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code AMS SOW
ICAO Code EHAM KSOW
City Amsterdam Show Low
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Phoenix
Elevation -11 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 34.270000, -110.010000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 8,503 kilometers (5,284 miles / 4,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 04:49 in Amsterdam, it's 20:49 in Show Low. With a 8-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 6,427 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 35° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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