AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,786 km
4,217 miles
SSC
Sumter
United States
Distance
6,786 km
4,217 mi / 3,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
289°
west northwest

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AMS SSC
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Shaw Afb Airport
IATA Code AMS SSC
ICAO Code EHAM KSSC
City Amsterdam Sumter
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/New_York
Elevation -11 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 33.970000, -80.470000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sumter (SSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) in Sumter, United States is 6,786 kilometers (4,217 miles / 3,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 15:05 in Amsterdam, it's 09:05 in Sumter. 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 Sumter (SSC) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 44° (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 Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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