Distance From Lelystad Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, LEY - JFK Distance

The distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 3660 miles or 5890 kilometers or 3179 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lelystad ( Netherlands ) to New York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lelystad and New York takes around 8 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lelystad Airport, Lelystad, Netherlands to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 8 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LEY - JFK

Kilometers		5890 km
Statute Miles		3660 miles
Nautical Miles		3179 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 24 minutes

Lelystad Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - LEY to JFK Flight Path

Location of Lelystad Airport & John F Kennedy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lelystad to New York nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lelystad, Netherlands and New York, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lelystad, Netherlands and New York, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LEY - JFK

Time difference between Lelystad (Netherlands) and New York (United States) is 6 Hours.
New York time is 6 Hours behind Lelystad.

Location	Local Time
Lelystad (Netherlands)	2025-01-28, 21:55:35 CET
New York (United States)	2025-01-28, 15:55:35 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lelystad Airport (LEY / EHLE) Lelystad, Netherlands

Destination

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States