Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam
9h 38m The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) covers 7,410 km (4,605 miles) and takes approximately 9h 38m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 42°, passing near 47.4° N, 47.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 13h 28m | 13h 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 30m | 9h 55m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 14m | 8h 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 43m | 9h 08m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| FLL | AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | Amsterdam |
| Country | United States | Netherlands |
| ICAO | KFLL | EHAM |
| Coordinates | 26.0726, -80.1527 | 52.3086, 4.7639 |
| Elevation | 9 ft | -11 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Amsterdam?
A non-stop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 9h 38m. The great-circle distance is 7,410 km (4,605 miles, 4,001 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 42°.
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Amsterdam?
7,410 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,605 miles or 4,001 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between FLL and AMS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,410 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 38m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Fort Lauderdale
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.