AMS to LBA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 462 km (287 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LBA to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Leeds, West Yorkshire?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 462 km (287 mi, 250 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to LBA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LBA is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to LBA route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-LBA in IATA codes and EHAM-EGNM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Leeds Bradford Airport is LBA (EGNM).
| AMS | LBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Leeds Bradford Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | EGNM |
| Country | Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 681 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #212 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LBA sits 692 ft (211 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to LBA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | Jet2.com | EXS | Channex | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ, KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Leeds, West Yorkshire?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are 462 km (287 mi, 250 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to LBA?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and LBA takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LBA from AMS?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to LBA?
1 airline appear on the AMS-LBA route in the open dataset, including Jet2.com.
Related routes
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