AMS to LCY: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY) is 335 km (208 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LCY to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to London?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London City Airport (LCY) is 335 km (208 mi, 181 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 LCY?
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. LCY is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to LCY route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-LCY in IATA codes and EHAM-EGLC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), London City Airport is LCY (EGLC).
| AMS | LCY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | London City Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EGLC |
| Country | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 19 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #259 |
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 30 ft (9 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AMS to LCY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WX | CityJet | BCY | City-Ireland | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, BA, KL.
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 London?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London City Airport (LCY) are 335 km (208 mi, 181 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to LCY?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and LCY takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LCY from AMS?
London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to LCY?
1 airline appear on the AMS-LCY route in the open dataset, including CityJet.
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