# Distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Lelystad (LEY)

> 55 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 55 km / 34 mi / 30 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 72° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 253° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Netherlands)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:25 in Amsterdam, it's 02:25 in Lelystad)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (LEY is lower than AMS)

## Airports

### [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHAM
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 52.310000, 4.760000
- Elevation: -11 ft

### [Lelystad Airport (LEY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ley-lelystad-lelystad-airport/1ef266de-c6db-6fc0-a071-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lelystad, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHLE
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 52.460000, 5.530000
- Elevation: -13 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lelystad Airport (LEY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ley-lelystad-lelystad-airport/1ef266de-c6db-6fc0-a071-06bb2780ed98)
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