AMS to BIO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) is 1,153 km (716 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (BIO to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Bilbao?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) is 1,153 km (716 mi, 622 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 BIO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BIO is roughly southwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to BIO route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-BIO in IATA codes and EHAM-LEBB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Bilbao Airport is BIO (LEBB).
| AMS | BIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Bilbao Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LEBB |
| Country | Netherlands | Spain |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 138 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #255 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LEBB starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
BIO sits 149 ft (45 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to BIO
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Amsterdam from Bilbao?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) are 1,153 km (716 mi, 622 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to BIO?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and BIO takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BIO from AMS?
Bilbao Airport (BIO) lies roughly southwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to BIO?
1 airline appear on the AMS-BIO route in the open dataset, including Formosa Airlines.
Related routes
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