LAX to AMS: Los Angeles – Amsterdam

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
4,836 nm
8,956 km
Origin
Los Angeles International
Destination
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The Los Angeles (LAX) – Amsterdam (AMS) route spans 4,836 nm (8,956 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

ETOPS required. This route crosses extended over-water or remote terrain. Twin-engine jets need ETOPS approval - most modern widebodies hold ETOPS-180 or higher. Learn more about ETOPS.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 52m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 52m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 55m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 55m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 55m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 55m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 52m
Airbus A340-600 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 10h 13m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 40m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 52m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 55m
Boeing 747-400 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 9h 52m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 10h 17m
Airbus A330-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 10h 4m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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