AMS to CDG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 399 km (248 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (CDG to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 399 km (248 mi, 215 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 CDG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CDG is roughly southwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to CDG route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-CDG in IATA codes and EHAM-LFPG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG).
| AMS | CDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LFPG |
| Country | Netherlands | France |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 392 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #5 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LFPG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CDG sits 403 ft (123 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to CDG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MU.
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 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are 399 km (248 mi, 215 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to CDG?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and CDG takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CDG from AMS?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) lies roughly southwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to CDG?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-CDG route in the open dataset, including Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Amsterdam (AMS):
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
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