ATL
Atlanta
United States
7,090 km
4,406 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
7,090 km
4,406 mi / 3,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL LWR
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code ATL LWR
ICAO Code KATL EHLW
City Atlanta Leeuwarden
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 1,026 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 53.230000, 5.760000

Atlanta (ATL) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 7,090 kilometers (4,406 miles / 3,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Atlanta, it's 04:29 in Leeuwarden. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,023 feet between the two airports. Leeuwarden Air Base sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Leeuwarden (LWR) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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