Flights Amsterdam → Los Angeles
AMS → LAX
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 37m. 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 operates from Amsterdam to Los Angeles, utilizing a Boeing 747 aircraft. The destination airport in Los Angeles has been operational since 1926 and currently serves approximately 76,587,980 passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Los Angeles (LAX) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Los Angeles: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) heads north-west for about 8,956 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 37m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Los Angeles it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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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% |
Airlines operating AMS-LAX
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-LAX
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 37m. 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.
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The Amsterdam-Los Angeles route is about 8,956 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.
