AMS to SEA Route Guide
Amsterdam, Netherlands → Seattle, United States
Quick answer
EHAM (Amsterdam, Netherlands) to KSEA (Seattle, United States) is a 4,233 NM (7,840 km / 4,871 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 325° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 19m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,233 NM
7,840 km / 4,871 mi
Initial Bearing
325° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 19m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,199 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
-11 ft
EHAM
Arrival Elevation
433 ft
KSEA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,233 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying AMS-SEA 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 SEA?
4,233 nautical miles (7,840 km / 4,871 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Seattle?
Approximately 9h 19m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly AMS-SEA?
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?
325° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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