AMS to BHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 442 km (275 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (BHX to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Birmingham, West Midlands?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 442 km (275 mi, 239 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 AMS to BHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BHX is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to BHX route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-BHX in IATA codes and EHAM-EGBB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Birmingham Airport is BHX (EGBB).
| AMS | BHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Birmingham Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EGBB |
| Country | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 327 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #124 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
BHX sits 338 ft (103 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to BHX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Flybe | BEE | Jersey | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
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 Amsterdam from Birmingham, West Midlands?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are 442 km (275 mi, 239 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to BHX?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and BHX takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BHX from AMS?
Birmingham Airport (BHX) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to BHX?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-BHX route in the open dataset, including Flybe, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Related routes
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