Berlin to Southend-on-Sea flights
Southend-on-Sea lies 874 km (543 mi) west of Berlin, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 52 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.
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| Berlin | Southend-on-Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.4 million | 295,310 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BER, 19 km out | STN, 51 km out |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | SS1–SS99 |
Clocks in Southend-on-Sea are 1 h behind Berlin right now, so a 1 h 52 min journey lands only 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Southend-on-Sea
Crossing from Germany 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 Berlin
Berlin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Stansted Airport (STN), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 10,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 76 km), London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 82 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 83 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 4 km), London City Airport (LCY, 46 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 51 km (32 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 76 km (47 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 82 km (51 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 83 km (52 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 46 km (29 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Southend-on-Sea from Berlin?
874 km (543 mi) in a straight line, west of Berlin.
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Southend-on-Sea by air?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Berlin to Southend-on-Sea flights?
Typically Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to London Stansted Airport (STN); Southend-on-Sea also has LGW, LHR, LTN, SEN, LCY.
What currency do I need in Southend-on-Sea?
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.