AMS to YYZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 5,990 km (3,722 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (YYZ to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Toronto?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 5,990 km (3,722 mi, 3,234 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 YYZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYZ is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to YYZ route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-YYZ in IATA codes and EHAM-CYYZ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Toronto Pearson International Airport is YYZ (CYYZ).
| AMS | YYZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Toronto Pearson International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | CYYZ |
| Country | Netherlands | Canada |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 569 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #28 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; CYYZ starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YYZ sits 580 ft (177 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to YYZ
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 Toronto?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are 5,990 km (3,722 mi, 3,234 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to YYZ?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and YYZ takes about 8h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYZ from AMS?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to YYZ?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-YYZ route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Transat.
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