Birmingham to Odense flights
Odense lies 866 km (538 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 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.
| Birmingham | Odense | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Denmark |
| Population | 1.2 million | 180,863 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 11 km out | ODE, 10 km out |
Clocks in Odense are 1 h ahead of Birmingham right now, so a 1 h 52 min journey lands 2 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Odense
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 Odense
Odense is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,053 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Billund Airport (BLL, 86 km), Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport | ODE | 10 km (6 mi) | 6,053 ft | 56 ft |
| Billund Airport | BLL | 86 km (53 mi) | 10,172 ft | 247 ft |
| Sønderborg Airport (regional) | SGD | 61 km (38 mi) | 5,895 ft | 24 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Odense from Birmingham?
866 km (538 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Birmingham.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Odense 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 Birmingham and Odense?
Odense is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Copenhagen against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Birmingham to Odense flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE); Odense also has BLL, SGD.
What currency do I need in Odense?
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.