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Dublin to Sunderland flights

Sunderland lies 362 km (225 mi) north-east of Dublin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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.

DublinSunderland

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The two ends, side by side
DublinSunderland
CountryIrelandUnited Kingdom
Population1 million170,134
Elevation17 m (56 ft)36 m (118 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/Dublin)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Nearest large airportDUB, 11 km outNCL, 25 km out

What changes when you arrive in Sunderland

Crossing from Ireland into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); 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 Dublin

Dublin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dublin Airport (DUB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,203-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Sunderland (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Newcastle International AirportNCL25 km (16 mi)7,644 ft266 ft
Teesside International Airport (regional)MME44 km (27 mi)7,516 ft120 ft

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Common questions

How far is Sunderland from Dublin?

362 km (225 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dublin.

How long does it take to get from Dublin to Sunderland by air?

About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Dublin and Sunderland?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Which airports are used for Dublin to Sunderland flights?

Typically Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL); Sunderland also has MME.

What currency do I need in Sunderland?

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 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.