Birmingham to Colchester flights
Colchester lies 202 km (126 mi) east of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 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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| Birmingham | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 130,245 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | STN, 46 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | CO1 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Birmingham
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
Arriving in Colchester
Colchester is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Stansted Airport (STN), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 10,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Luton Airport (LTN, 87 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 38 km), London City Airport (LCY, 72 km), Norwich Airport (NWI, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 46 km (29 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 38 km (24 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 72 km (45 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| Norwich Airport (regional) | NWI | 91 km (57 mi) | 6,043 ft | 118 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Colchester from Birmingham?
202 km (126 mi) in a straight line, east of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Colchester by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Colchester?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Colchester flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Stansted Airport (STN); Colchester also has LTN, SEN, LCY, NWI.
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.