AMS to VLC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Valencia Airport (VLC) is 1,481 km (920 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (VLC to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Valencia?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Valencia Airport (VLC) is 1,481 km (920 mi, 800 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 VLC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VLC is roughly south of AMS.
How is the AMS to VLC route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-VLC in IATA codes and EHAM-LEVC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Valencia Airport is VLC (LEVC).
| AMS | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Valencia Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LEVC |
| Country | Netherlands | Spain |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 240 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #206 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LEVC starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VLC sits 251 ft (77 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to VLC
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 |
| VY | Formosa Airlines | FOS | - | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
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 Valencia?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Valencia Airport (VLC) are 1,481 km (920 mi, 800 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to VLC?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and VLC takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VLC from AMS?
Valencia Airport (VLC) lies roughly south of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to VLC?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-VLC route in the open dataset, including Transavia Holland, Formosa Airlines.
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