AMS to EDI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 666 km (414 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (EDI to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Edinburgh?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 666 km (414 mi, 360 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 EDI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EDI is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to EDI route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-EDI in IATA codes and EHAM-EGPH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Edinburgh Airport is EDI (EGPH).
| AMS | EDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Edinburgh Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EGPH |
| Country | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #134 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
EDI sits 146 ft (45 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to EDI
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 |
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 Edinburgh?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are 666 km (414 mi, 360 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to EDI?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and EDI takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EDI from AMS?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to EDI?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-EDI route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet.
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