ALC to AMS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 1,613 km (1,002 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (AMS to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to Amsterdam?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 1,613 km (1,002 mi, 871 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ALC to AMS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. AMS is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to AMS route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-AMS in IATA codes and LEAL-EHAM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM).
| ALC | AMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EHAM |
| Country | Spain | Netherlands |
| Elevation | 142 ft | -11 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #10 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EHAM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
AMS sits 153 ft (47 m) lower than ALC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALC to AMS
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV | Transavia Holland | TRA | Transavia | Active |
| VY | Formosa Airlines | FOS | - | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Alicante from Amsterdam?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are 1,613 km (1,002 mi, 871 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to AMS?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and AMS takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is AMS from ALC?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to AMS?
2 airlines appear on the ALC-AMS route in the open dataset, including Transavia Holland, Formosa Airlines.
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