AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
921 km
572 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
921 km
572 mi / 497 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
338°
north northwest

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AMS LSI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code AMS LSI
ICAO Code EHAM EGPB
City Amsterdam Lerwick
Country Netherlands United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Europe/London
Elevation -11 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 59.880000, -1.300000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 921 kilometers (572 miles / 497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Amsterdam, it's 04:45 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LSI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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