Distance From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, AMS - SEA Distance

The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 4872 miles or 7840 kilometers or 4231 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam ( Netherlands ) to Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Amsterdam and Seattle takes around 11 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 11 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AMS - SEA

Kilometers		7840 km
Statute Miles		4872 miles
Nautical Miles		4231 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 12 minutes

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - AMS to SEA Flight Path

Location of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol & Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Amsterdam to Seattle nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Seattle, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AMS - SEA

Time difference between Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Seattle (United States) is 8 Hours.
Seattle time is 8 Hours behind Amsterdam.

Location	Local Time
Amsterdam (Netherlands)	2026-09-14, 05:00:29 CEST
Seattle (United States)	2026-09-13, 21:00:29 MDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) Amsterdam, Netherlands

Destination

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States