AMS to GLA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 718 km (446 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GLA to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Glasgow?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 718 km (446 mi, 388 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 GLA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GLA is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to GLA route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-GLA in IATA codes and EHAM-EGPF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Glasgow Airport is GLA (EGPF).
| AMS | GLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Glasgow Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EGPF |
| Country | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #169 |
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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 37 ft (11 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AMS to GLA
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: 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 Glasgow?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) are 718 km (446 mi, 388 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to GLA?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and GLA takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GLA from AMS?
Glasgow Airport (GLA) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to GLA?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-GLA route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet.
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