Amsterdam (AMS) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 227

miles

365

kilometers

197

nautical miles

🕐 56 minutes

Flight Time

🧭 W (251°)

Direction

🌍 -1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	227	+136	363 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	227	+136	363 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	227	+114	341 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	227	+114	341 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	227	+227	454 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	227	+114	341 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in London, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to LGW route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with London, United Kingdom. This short-haul flight covers 227 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 251° from Amsterdam. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Gatwick Airport is 227 miles (365 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from AMS to LGW typically take around 56 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 227 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.