Birmingham to Aalborg flights
Aalborg lies 911 km (566 mi) north-east of Birmingham, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 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.
| Birmingham | Aalborg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Denmark |
| Population | 1.2 million | 142,937 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | AAL, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | 9000–9100 |
Clocks in Aalborg are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 1 h 55 min journey lands 2 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aalborg
Crossing from United Kingdom into Denmark: money changes from the Pound to the Krone (DKK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E, Type K; the dialling code becomes +45; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Aalborg
Aalborg is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aalborg Airport (AAL), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Aarhus Airport (AAR, 93 km), Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalborg Airport | AAL | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,707 ft | 10 ft |
| Aarhus Airport | AAR | 93 km (58 mi) | 9,111 ft | 82 ft |
| Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (regional) | KRP | 97 km (60 mi) | 9,816 ft | 170 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aalborg from Birmingham?
911 km (566 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Aalborg by air?
About 1 h 55 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 Aalborg?
Aalborg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Copenhagen against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Aalborg flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aalborg Airport (AAL); Aalborg also has AAR, KRP.
What currency do I need in Aalborg?
The Krone (DKK).
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.