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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is an international airport serving Amsterdam (Noord-Holland), Netherlands. Its IATA code is AMS and its ICAO code is EHAM. It has 6 runways, the longest 3,800 m long.
- IATAAMS
- ICAOEHAM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AMS
- ICAO code
- EHAM
- City
- Amsterdam
- Region / province
- Noord-Holland
- Country / territory
- Netherlands
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 52.3086° N, 4.7639° E
- Elevation
- -3 m (-11 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Amsterdam (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18R/36L | 3,800 m12,467 ft | Asphalt |
| 09/27 | 3,453 m11,329 ft | Asphalt |
| 06/24 | 3,439 m11,283 ft | Asphalt |
| 18L/36R | 3,400 m11,155 ft | Asphalt |
| 18C/36C | 3,300 m10,826 ft | Asphalt |
| 04/22 | 2,020 m6,627 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,483 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,872 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,849 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.055 MHz |
| Approach APP | 121.205 MHz |
| Arrival ARR | 118.405 MHz |
| Arrival ARR | 126.680 MHz |
| ATIS | 122.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 132.980 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.655 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.980 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 119.055 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 121.205 MHz |
| Flight information FIS | 124.300 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.560 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.590 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.705 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.805 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.905 MHz |
| RADAR | 118.805 MHz |
| RADAR | 120.555 MHz |
| RADAR | 127.870 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.105 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.280 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.230 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 135.110 MHz |
Air freight to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Amsterdam through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Netherlands
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 45 km |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 104 km |
| Groningen Airport Eelde | GRQ | 152 km |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 170 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
The IATA code of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS and its ICAO code is EHAM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol located?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, at coordinates 52.3086° N, 4.7639° E and an elevation of -3 m (-11 ft).
How far is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,849 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,872 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,483 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
The longest runway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3,800 m (12,467 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 6 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.