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Flights Amsterdam → Atlanta

AMS → ATL

9h 15m
Flight time (est.)
7.2
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Atlanta?

The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 9h 15m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route connects Amsterdam to Atlanta, utilizing both Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777 aircraft. With the destination airport serving over 108 million passengers annually, this route is part of a highly trafficked air corridor.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~7,066 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Amsterdam (AMS) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.

Heading to Atlanta: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Atlanta (ATL) heads west for about 7,066 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 15m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Atlanta it is 5.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
6h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:15
Elevation ATL
1026 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A330-300, Boeing 777
Est. CO₂/passenger
~636 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Delta Air Lines (DL) 85% 1 min 0.8%
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 82% 19 min 5.9%

Frequently asked questions about AMS-ATL

The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 9h 15m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 2 airlines: Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Atlanta, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Amsterdam-Atlanta route is about 7,066 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.