LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
7,856 km
4,881 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
7,856 km
4,881 mi / 4,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
326°
northwest

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LEY SEA
Airport Name Lelystad Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LEY SEA
ICAO Code EHLE KSEA
City Lelystad Seattle
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -13 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 52.460000, 5.530000 47.450000, -122.310000

Lelystad (LEY) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 7,856 kilometers (4,881 miles / 4,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:32 in Lelystad, it's 00:32 in Seattle. With a 9-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 Seattle (SEA) to Lelystad (LEY) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lelystad Airport (LEY) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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