Distance From Van Nuys Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, VNY - AMS Distance

The distance from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 5552 miles or 8935 kilometers or 4821 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 Van Nuys ( United States ) to Amsterdam ( Netherlands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Nuys and Amsterdam takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands is 12 hours 45 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 • VNY - AMS

Kilometers		8935 km
Statute Miles		5552 miles
Nautical Miles		4821 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

Van Nuys Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Flight Route Map - VNY to AMS Flight Path

Location of Van Nuys Airport & Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Van Nuys, United States and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNY - AMS

Time difference between Van Nuys (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 9 Hours.
Amsterdam time is 9 Hours ahead of Van Nuys.

Location	Local Time
Van Nuys (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:48:56 PST
Amsterdam (Netherlands)	2025-12-05, 16:48:56 CET

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

Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) Van Nuys, United States

Destination

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) Amsterdam, Netherlands