AMS to TLV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 3,312 km (2,058 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 40m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TLV to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 3,312 km (2,058 mi, 1,788 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 TLV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TLV is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to TLV route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-TLV in IATA codes and EHAM-LLBG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Ben Gurion International Airport is TLV (LLBG).
| AMS | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LLBG |
| Country | Netherlands | Israel |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #117 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LLBG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TLV sits 146 ft (45 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to TLV
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| IZ | Arkia Israel Airlines | AIZ | Arkia | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| LY | El Al Israel Airlines | ELY | Elal | 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 Tel Aviv?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are 3,312 km (2,058 mi, 1,788 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to TLV?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and TLV takes about 4h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TLV from AMS?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to TLV?
4 airlines appear on the AMS-TLV route in the open dataset, including Transavia Holland, Arkia Israel Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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