AMS to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 603 km (375 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 603 km (375 mi, 326 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 ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-ZRH in IATA codes and EHAM-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| AMS | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LSZH |
| Country | Netherlands | Switzerland |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #48 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,428 ft (435 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to ZRH
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 |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MH.
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 Zurich?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 603 km (375 mi, 326 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and ZRH takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from AMS?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-ZRH route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.
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