Berlin to Kiel flights
Kiel lies 295 km (183 mi) north-west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 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.
| Berlin | Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 3.4 million | 252,668 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | BER, 19 km out | HAM, 77 km out |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 24103–24159 |
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 Kiel
Kiel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 69 km), Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | 77 km (48 mi) | 12,028 ft | 53 ft |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport (regional) | LBC | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,896 ft | 53 ft |
| Sønderborg Airport (regional) | SGD | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,895 ft | 24 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kiel from Berlin?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Berlin.
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Kiel by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Kiel?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Berlin to Kiel flights?
Typically Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM); Kiel also has LBC, SGD.
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.