AMS to SID: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is 4,640 km (2,883 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SID to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Espargos?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is 4,640 km (2,883 mi, 2,506 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 SID?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SID is roughly southwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to SID route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-SID in IATA codes and EHAM-GVAC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Amílcar Cabral International Airport is SID (GVAC).
| AMS | SID | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Amílcar Cabral International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | GVAC |
| Country | Netherlands | Cape Verde |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 177 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #641 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; GVAC starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SID sits 188 ft (57 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to SID
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 |
| VR | TACV | TCV | Caboverde | 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 Espargos?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) are 4,640 km (2,883 mi, 2,506 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to SID?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and SID takes about 6h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SID from AMS?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) lies roughly southwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to SID?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-SID route in the open dataset, including Transavia Holland, TACV.
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