AMS to SVO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 2,144 km (1,332 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 10m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SVO to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Moscow?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 2,144 km (1,332 mi, 1,158 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 SVO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SVO is roughly northeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to SVO route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-SVO in IATA codes and EHAM-UUEE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Sheremetyevo International Airport is SVO (UUEE).
| AMS | SVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | UUEE |
| Country | Netherlands | Russia |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 622 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #69 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; UUEE starts with U, the prefix for post-Soviet states. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SVO sits 633 ft (193 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to SVO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| SU | Aeroflot Russian Airlines | AFL | Aeroflot | 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 Moscow?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) are 2,144 km (1,332 mi, 1,158 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to SVO?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and SVO takes about 3h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SVO from AMS?
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) lies roughly northeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to SVO?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-SVO route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines.
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