Flights from Seattle to Amsterdam

Nonstop flights from Seattle to Amsterdam take about 10h 5m, with 1 airline flying the route.

Distance
4,863 mi
Nonstop flight
about 10h 5m
Time difference
+9h
Nonstop airlines
1
SEA
AMS

Fares from Seattle to Amsterdam

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About this route

Seattle and Amsterdam, Netherlands are about 4,863 miles apart. Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of Seattle. The scheduled nonstop takes around 10 hours 5 minutes.

Delta runs two flights a day and is the only airline flying nonstop.

Nonstop airlines

AirlineFromTo
Delta Air LinesSEA Seattle-Tacoma International AirportAMS Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into Amsterdam

AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

6 miles (9 km) from the city centre. 68.8 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
TrainNS train from Schiphol station to Amsterdam Centraal, about 10 trains per hour in the dayabout 15mEUR 4.20

Travel essentials for Amsterdam

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

Check the official guidance

Currency
euro (EUR)
Language
Dutch, English widely spoken
Plugs
Type C and F, 230 V
Time zone
Europe/Amsterdam

When to visit Amsterdam

Summer is warmest and busiest, with higher accommodation prices. Spring and October are shoulder months with tulips, mild weather and lower prices; winter is cheapest but gray.

Busiest: Jun-Sep. Quieter shoulder season: Mar-May, Oct.

Average temperatures in Amsterdam (°F)

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°Jan: average high 43.2°F (6°C), low 34.2°F (1°C)JanFeb: average high 44.4°F (7°C), low 33.8°F (1°C)33.8°FebMar: average high 50.2°F (10°C), low 37°F (3°C)MarApr: average high 57.7°F (14°C), low 41.4°F (5°C)AprMay: average high 64°F (18°C), low 47.5°F (9°C)MayJun: average high 68.5°F (20°C), low 52.3°F (11°C)JunJul: average high 72.5°F (23°C), low 56.3°F (13°C)72.5°JulAug: average high 72.3°F (22°C), low 56.1°F (13°C)AugSep: average high 66.6°F (19°C), low 51.8°F (11°C)SepOct: average high 58.5°F (15°C), low 45.9°F (8°C)OctNov: average high 50°F (10°C), low 40.1°F (5°C)NovDec: average high 44.4°F (7°C), low 34.7°F (2°C)Dec
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MonthAvg highAvg low
Jan43.2°F (6°C)34.2°F (1°C)
Feb44.4°F (7°C)33.8°F (1°C)
Mar50.2°F (10°C)37°F (3°C)
Apr57.7°F (14°C)41.4°F (5°C)
May64°F (18°C)47.5°F (9°C)
Jun68.5°F (20°C)52.3°F (11°C)
Jul72.5°F (23°C)56.3°F (13°C)
Aug72.3°F (22°C)56.1°F (13°C)
Sep66.6°F (19°C)51.8°F (11°C)
Oct58.5°F (15°C)45.9°F (8°C)
Nov50°F (10°C)40.1°F (5°C)
Dec44.4°F (7°C)34.7°F (2°C)

Tips for visiting Amsterdam

  • Pay for Dutch trains, trams, buses and metro with a contactless bank card or phone via OVpay; you must tap in and tap out for each journey.
  • The NS train from Schiphol runs directly to Amsterdam Centraal with no reservation needed.
  • Book museum timeslots well ahead in summer, when queues and prices peak.
  • Pack waterproofs; spring weather can be unreliable.
  • Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more when entering or leaving.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Seattle to Amsterdam?

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Amsterdam is typically scheduled for about 10 hours 5 minutes. Flights with a connection take longer, depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Seattle to Amsterdam?

As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines flies nonstop between Seattle and Amsterdam.

Which airports do nonstop flights use?

Nonstop flights leave from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

How far is Amsterdam from Seattle?

Amsterdam is about 4,863 miles (7,826 km) from Seattle, measured between the city centres.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.

Do I need a passport to fly from Seattle to Amsterdam?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. This applies to US citizens; other nationalities should check their own requirements.

How do I get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to central Amsterdam?

One option is nS train from Schiphol station to Amsterdam Centraal, about 10 trains per hour in the day, which takes about 15 minutes and costs EUR 4.20.

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Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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