AMS to LAX Route Guide
Amsterdam, Netherlands → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
EHAM (Amsterdam, Netherlands) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 4,836 NM (8,956 km / 5,565 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 315° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 35m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,836 NM
8,956 km / 5,565 mi
Initial Bearing
315° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 35m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,008 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
-11 ft
EHAM
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,836 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying AMS-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between AMS and LAX?
4,836 nautical miles (8,956 km / 5,565 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles?
Approximately 10h 35m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly AMS-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
315° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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