AMS to KBP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is 1,819 km (1,130 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KBP to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Boryspil?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is 1,819 km (1,130 mi, 982 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 KBP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KBP is roughly east of AMS.
How is the AMS to KBP route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-KBP in IATA codes and EHAM-UKBB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Boryspil International Airport is KBP (UKBB).
| AMS | KBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Boryspil International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | UKBB |
| Country | Netherlands | Ukraine |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 427 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #164 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; UKBB starts with U, the prefix for post-Soviet states. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KBP sits 438 ft (134 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to KBP
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 |
| PS | Ukraine International Airlines | AUI | Ukraine International | 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 Boryspil?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP) are 1,819 km (1,130 mi, 982 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to KBP?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and KBP takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KBP from AMS?
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) lies roughly east of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to KBP?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-KBP route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines.
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