Rotterdam to Wakefield flights
Wakefield lies 447 km (278 mi) north-west of Rotterdam, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rotterdam | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | United Kingdom |
| Population | 868,135 | 109,766 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | RTM, 5 km out | LBA, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 2761–9999 | WF1–WF90 |
Clocks in Wakefield are 1 h behind Rotterdam right now, so a 1 h 19 min journey lands only 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wakefield
Crossing from The Netherlands into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rotterdam
Rotterdam is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 47 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 81 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 81 km).
Arriving in Wakefield
Wakefield is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester Airport (MAN, 64 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 95 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 97 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 77 km), Teesside International Airport (MME, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 64 km (40 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 97 km (60 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 92 km (57 mi) | 7,516 ft | 120 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Wakefield from Rotterdam?
447 km (278 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rotterdam.
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Wakefield by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rotterdam and Wakefield?
Wakefield is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Amsterdam).
Which airports are used for Rotterdam to Wakefield flights?
Typically Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA); Wakefield also has MAN, EMA, LPL, HUY, MME.
What currency do I need in Wakefield?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.