AMS to YYC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 7,167 km (4,453 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (YYC to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Calgary?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) is 7,167 km (4,453 mi, 3,870 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 YYC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYC is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to YYC route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-YYC in IATA codes and EHAM-CYYC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Calgary International Airport is YYC (CYYC).
| AMS | YYC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Calgary International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | CYYC |
| Country | Netherlands | Canada |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 3,557 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #140 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; CYYC starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YYC sits 3,568 ft (1,088 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to YYC
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 |
| TS | Air Transat | TSC | Transat | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
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 Calgary?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are 7,167 km (4,453 mi, 3,870 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to YYC?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and YYC takes about 9h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYC from AMS?
Calgary International Airport (YYC) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to YYC?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-YYC route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Transat.
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