AMS to DXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 5,169 km (3,212 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DXB to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Dubai?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 5,169 km (3,212 mi, 2,791 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 DXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DXB is roughly east of AMS.
How is the AMS to DXB route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-DXB in IATA codes and EHAM-OMDB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB).
| AMS | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Dubai International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | OMDB |
| Country | Netherlands | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #19 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; OMDB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 73 ft (22 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AMS to DXB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
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 Dubai?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 5,169 km (3,212 mi, 2,791 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to DXB?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and DXB takes about 7h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DXB from AMS?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) lies roughly east of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to DXB?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-DXB route in the open dataset, including Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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