EWR
Newark
United States
5,911 km
3,673 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
5,911 km
3,673 mi / 3,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR LEY
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code EWR LEY
ICAO Code KEWR EHLE
City Newark Lelystad
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 17 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 52.460000, 5.530000

Newark (EWR) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 5,911 kilometers (3,673 miles / 3,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 02:57 in Newark, it's 08:57 in Lelystad. 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.

The return flight from Lelystad (LEY) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 291° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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