Flights Amsterdam → San Francisco
AMS → SFO
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 7.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At San Francisco the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating AMS-SFO
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-SFO
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.
