AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,790 km
5,462 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
8,790 km
5,462 mi / 4,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
320°
northwest

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AMS SQL
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol San Carlos Airport
IATA Code AMS SQL
ICAO Code EHAM KSQL
City Amsterdam San Carlos
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -11 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 37.510000, -122.250000

Amsterdam (AMS) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 8,790 kilometers (5,462 miles / 4,746 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 09:26 in Amsterdam, it's 00:26 in San Carlos. 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 Carlos (SQL) 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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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