AMS to BKK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 9,208 km (5,721 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (BKK to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Bangkok?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 9,208 km (5,721 mi, 4,972 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 BKK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BKK is roughly east of AMS.
How is the AMS to BKK route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-BKK in IATA codes and EHAM-VTBS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK (VTBS).
| AMS | BKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | VTBS |
| Country | Netherlands | Thailand |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 5 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #25 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; VTBS starts with V, the prefix for South and Southeast Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 16 ft (5 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AMS to BKK
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR | EVA Air | EVA | Eva | Active |
| CI | China Airlines | CAL | Dynasty | 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 Bangkok?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are 9,208 km (5,721 mi, 4,972 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to BKK?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and BKK takes about 12h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BKK from AMS?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) lies roughly east of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to BKK?
3 airlines appear on the AMS-BKK route in the open dataset, including EVA Air, China Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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