AMS to SXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is 466 km (289 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SXB to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Strasbourg?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is 466 km (289 mi, 251 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 SXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SXB is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to SXB route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-SXB in IATA codes and EHAM-LFST in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Strasbourg Airport is SXB (LFST).
| AMS | SXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Strasbourg Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LFST |
| Country | Netherlands | France |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 505 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #419 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LFST starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SXB sits 516 ft (157 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to SXB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A5 | Airlinair | RLA | Airlinair | Active |
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL.
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 Strasbourg?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Strasbourg Airport (SXB) are 466 km (289 mi, 251 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to SXB?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and SXB takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SXB from AMS?
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to SXB?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-SXB route in the open dataset, including Airlinair, Air France.
Related routes
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Other routes from Strasbourg (SXB):
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