AMS to SEA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 7,840 km (4,872 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SEA to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Seattle?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 7,840 km (4,872 mi, 4,233 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 SEA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SEA is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to SEA route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-SEA in IATA codes and EHAM-KSEA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is SEA (KSEA).
| AMS | SEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | KSEA |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 433 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #67 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KSEA starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SEA sits 444 ft (135 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to SEA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL.
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 Seattle?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are 7,840 km (4,872 mi, 4,233 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to SEA?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and SEA takes about 10h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SEA from AMS?
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to SEA?
1 airline appear on the AMS-SEA route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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