AMS to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 8,956 km (5,565 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 8,956 km (5,565 mi, 4,836 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-LAX in IATA codes and EHAM-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| AMS | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | KLAX |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #7 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KLAX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 136 ft (41 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to LAX
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Los Angeles?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 8,956 km (5,565 mi, 4,836 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and LAX takes about 11h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from AMS?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to LAX?
1 airline appear on the AMS-LAX route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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