AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,201 km
4,474 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
7,201 km
4,474 mi / 3,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
277°
west

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AMS ZSA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol San Salvador Airport
IATA Code AMS ZSA
ICAO Code EHAM MYSM
City Amsterdam San Salvador
Country Netherlands Bahamas
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Nassau
Elevation -11 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 24.060000, -74.520000

Amsterdam (AMS) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 7,201 kilometers (4,474 miles / 3,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Bahamas. 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 11:17 in Amsterdam, it's 05:17 in San Salvador. 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 San Salvador (ZSA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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