Birmingham to Sunderland flights
Sunderland lies 272 km (169 mi) north 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 6 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 | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 170,134 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | NCL, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | CA13–SR9 |
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 Sunderland
Sunderland is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,644 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Teesside International Airport (MME, 44 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,644 ft | 266 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 44 km (27 mi) | 7,516 ft | 120 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sunderland from Birmingham?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Sunderland by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Sunderland?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Sunderland flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL); Sunderland also has MME.
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.