Flight time from Amsterdam to San Francisco
AMS → SFO · Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 10h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,459 miles (8,785 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
10h 48m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Amsterdam. You cross 9 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?
- About 10h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,459 miles, or 8,785 km (4,744 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 9 hours behind Amsterdam.
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