Brussels to Colchester flights
Colchester lies 266 km (165 mi) north-west of Brussels, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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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| Brussels | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 130,245 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | BRU, 11 km out | STN, 46 km out |
Clocks in Colchester are 1 h behind Brussels right now, so a 1 h 5 min journey lands only 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Colchester
Crossing from Belgium into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brussels
Brussels is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,936-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, 44 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 93 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 98 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 100 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 39 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 Brussels?
266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Brussels.
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Colchester by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Colchester?
Colchester is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Brussels).
Which airports are used for Brussels to Colchester flights?
Typically Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Stansted Airport (STN); Colchester also has LTN, SEN, LCY, NWI.
What currency do I need in Colchester?
The Pound (GBP).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.