AMS to MLA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 1,984 km (1,233 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MLA to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Valletta?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Malta International Airport (MLA) is 1,984 km (1,233 mi, 1,072 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 MLA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MLA is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to MLA route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-MLA in IATA codes and EHAM-LMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Malta International Airport is MLA (LMML).
| AMS | MLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Malta International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LMML |
| Country | Netherlands | Malta |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 300 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #143 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LMML starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MLA sits 311 ft (95 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to MLA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV | Transavia Holland | TRA | Transavia | Active |
| KM | Air Malta | AMC | Air Malta | 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 Valletta?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are 1,984 km (1,233 mi, 1,072 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to MLA?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and MLA takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MLA from AMS?
Malta International Airport (MLA) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to MLA?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-MLA route in the open dataset, including Transavia Holland, Air Malta.
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