AMS to WAW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 1,101 km (684 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (WAW to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Warsaw?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 1,101 km (684 mi, 595 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 WAW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. WAW is roughly east of AMS.
How is the AMS to WAW route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-WAW in IATA codes and EHAM-EPWA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Warsaw Chopin Airport is WAW (EPWA).
| AMS | WAW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Warsaw Chopin Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EPWA |
| Country | Netherlands | Poland |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 362 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #131 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
WAW sits 373 ft (114 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to WAW
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 |
| LO | LOT Polish Airlines | LOT | Pollot | 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 Warsaw?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are 1,101 km (684 mi, 595 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to WAW?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and WAW takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is WAW from AMS?
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) lies roughly east of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to WAW?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-WAW route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines.
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