Amsterdam (AMS) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 230

miles

370

kilometers

200

nautical miles

🕐 56 minutes

Flight Time

🧭 W (258°)

Direction

🌍 -1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	230	+138	368 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	230	+138	368 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	230	+115	345 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	230	+115	345 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	230	+230	460 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	230	+115	345 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 LHR route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with London, United Kingdom. This short-haul flight covers 230 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 258° 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London Heathrow Airport is 230 miles (370 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

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

You'll earn approximately 230 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.