AMS to FRA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 366 km (228 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (FRA to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Frankfurt am Main?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 366 km (228 mi, 198 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 FRA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FRA is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to FRA route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-FRA in IATA codes and EHAM-EDDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF).
| AMS | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EDDF |
| Country | Netherlands | Germany |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 364 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #6 |
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.
FRA sits 375 ft (114 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to FRA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: ET, KL, 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 Frankfurt am Main?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are 366 km (228 mi, 198 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to FRA?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and FRA takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FRA from AMS?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to FRA?
1 airline appear on the AMS-FRA route in the open dataset, including Lufthansa.
Related routes
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