AMS to LIS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 1,846 km (1,147 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LIS to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Lisbon?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 1,846 km (1,147 mi, 997 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 LIS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LIS is roughly southwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to LIS route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-LIS in IATA codes and EHAM-LPPT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is LIS (LPPT).
| AMS | LIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LPPT |
| Country | Netherlands | Portugal |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 374 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #58 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LPPT starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LIS sits 385 ft (117 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to LIS
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | Active |
| HV | Transavia Holland | TRA | Transavia | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| TP | TAP Portugal | TAP | Air Portugal | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AY, S4, US.
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 Lisbon?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are 1,846 km (1,147 mi, 997 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to LIS?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and LIS takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIS from AMS?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) lies roughly southwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to LIS?
5 airlines appear on the AMS-LIS route in the open dataset, including Etihad Airways, Transavia Holland, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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