Amsterdam to Seattle (AMS–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–SEA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,872 miles in approximately 10h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 14 | 333, 339 | 10h08-10h20 | – | SkyTeam | AF, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seattle from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→SEA | LGG→SEA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – |
| Flight time | 10h 8m | 9h 34m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · SEA: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 9:00 AM in Seattle.
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.
Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.
Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.
Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.
AMS–SEA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to SEA
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to SEA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to SEA ranges from 10 hours 8 minutes to 10 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,872 miles (7,840 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via LUX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).