AMS to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 364 km (226 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to London?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 364 km (226 mi, 197 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 LGW?
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. LGW is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-LGW in IATA codes and EHAM-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| AMS | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EGKK |
| Country | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #21 |
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.
LGW sits 213 ft (65 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to LGW
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | 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 London?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 364 km (226 mi, 197 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and LGW takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from AMS?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to LGW?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, easyJet.
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