Amsterdam to Portland (AMS–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–PDX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 4,989 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL KLM Also: AF, VS | 7 | 78X | 9h43 | – | SkyTeam | AF, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · PDX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 9:00 AM in Portland.
Dutch passport holders travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using ESTA. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs USD 21 (about EUR 20), is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries of up to 90 days each. Your passport must be machine-readable and have an electronic chip (all modern Dutch passports qualify). If ESTA is denied, you need a B-1/B-2 visa from the US Embassy in Amsterdam.
Direct flights from Amsterdam to the US are plentiful. KLM and Delta (joint venture partners) serve New York JFK (7 hours 45 minutes), Atlanta (9 hours 30 minutes), Los Angeles (11 hours), Chicago (8 hours 45 minutes), Boston (7 hours 30 minutes), Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Portland, and more. United flies to Houston, Newark, Washington Dulles, and San Francisco from Schiphol. Total, around 12 US cities have nonstop Amsterdam service.
The US dollar (USD) trades at roughly EUR 0.93 per USD 1. Card payments work everywhere, and contactless is standard. No mandatory vaccinations. CBP processing at US airports takes 20 minutes to over an hour depending on the airport and time. Global Entry (USD 100, valid 5 years) gives automated kiosk access with much shorter lines. Apply through the CBP Trusted Traveler Programs website and schedule an interview at a US airport or the US pre-clearance facility at certain airports. Tipping is expected: 18 to 20% at restaurants, USD 1 to 2 per drink at bars.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–PDX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to PDX
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Portland International Airport (PDX) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to PDX is about 9 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,989 miles (8,029 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Seattle–Tacoma and Keflavik. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.