AMS to GVA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 682 km (424 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (GVA to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Geneva?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 682 km (424 mi, 368 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 GVA?
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. GVA is roughly south of AMS.
How is the AMS to GVA route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-GVA in IATA codes and EHAM-LSGG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG).
| AMS | GVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Geneva International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LSGG |
| Country | Netherlands | Switzerland |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #89 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LSGG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GVA sits 1,422 ft (433 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to GVA
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 Geneva?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) are 682 km (424 mi, 368 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to GVA?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and GVA takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GVA from AMS?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) lies roughly south of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to GVA?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-GVA route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet.
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