Amsterdam to Los Angeles flights
Direct and connecting flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles take?
Flight time from Amsterdam (AMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to Los Angeles?
Airline availability for AMS to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Los Angeles?
Direct (nonstop) availability on AMS to LAX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning AMS → LAX
AMS to LAX is a long-haul route of 8,956 km (5,565 mi). See the return LAX → AMS route.
Alternative airports near Amsterdam: Valkenburg (LID) — 28 km, Soesterberg (UTC) — 40 km, Rotterdam (RTM) — 45 km.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.