Flights Amsterdam → San Francisco
AMS → SFO
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 24m. 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 San Francisco, operating with a Boeing 747 aircraft. The destination airport in San Francisco serves over 50 million passengers annually, indicating high traffic and connectivity.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → San Francisco (SFO) route is operated by Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At San Francisco the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to San Francisco: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) heads north-west for about 8,785 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 24m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into San Francisco 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-SFO
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-SFO
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 24m. 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-San Francisco route is about 8,785 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.
