AMS to BOD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) is 924 km (574 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (BOD to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Bordeaux?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) is 924 km (574 mi, 499 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 BOD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BOD is roughly southwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to BOD route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-BOD in IATA codes and EHAM-LFBD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is BOD (LFBD).
| AMS | BOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LFBD |
| Country | Netherlands | France |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 162 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #242 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LFBD starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
BOD sits 173 ft (53 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to BOD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF.
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 Bordeaux?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) are 924 km (574 mi, 499 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to BOD?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and BOD takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BOD from AMS?
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) lies roughly southwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to BOD?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-BOD route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet.
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