AMS to VIE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 959 km (596 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (VIE to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Vienna?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 959 km (596 mi, 518 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 VIE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VIE is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to VIE route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-VIE in IATA codes and EHAM-LOWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW).
| AMS | VIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Vienna International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LOWW |
| Country | Netherlands | Austria |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 600 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #31 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LOWW starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VIE sits 611 ft (186 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to VIE
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: OS.
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 Vienna?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are 959 km (596 mi, 518 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to VIE?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and VIE takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VIE from AMS?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to VIE?
1 airline appear on the AMS-VIE route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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