Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,565
miles
8,956
kilometers
4,836
nautical miles

🕐 11h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (315°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,565 8,904
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,565 8,904
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,565 8,348
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,565 8,348
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,565 11,130
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,565 8,348
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Amsterdam and Los Angeles earns you 11,130 base miles - that's 45% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to LAX route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,565 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 315° from Amsterdam. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Los Angeles International Airport is 5,565 miles (8,956 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to LAX typically take around 11h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,565 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.