JFK
New York
United States
5,890 km
3,660 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
5,890 km
3,660 mi / 3,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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JFK LEY
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code JFK LEY
ICAO Code KJFK EHLE
City New York Lelystad
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 13 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 52.460000, 5.530000

New York (JFK) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 5,890 kilometers (3,660 miles / 3,180 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 03:39 in New York, it's 09:39 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 New York (JFK) 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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