Gelsenkirchen to Naples flights
Naples lies 1,305 km (811 mi) south-east of Gelsenkirchen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
| Gelsenkirchen | Naples | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Italy |
| Population | 270,028 | 909,048 |
| Elevation | 48 m (157 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | DUS, 33 km out | NAP, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Naples
Crossing from Germany into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dortmund Airport (DTM, 36 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 67 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 71 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 81 km).
Arriving in Naples
Naples is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Naples International Airport (NAP), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,622 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR, 60 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples International Airport | NAP | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,622 ft | 294 ft |
| Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (regional) | QSR | 60 km (37 mi) | 6,437 ft | 123 ft |
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Staying in Naples
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Common questions
How far is Naples from Gelsenkirchen?
1,305 km (811 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Gelsenkirchen.
How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to Naples by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gelsenkirchen and Naples?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Gelsenkirchen to Naples flights?
Typically Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Naples International Airport (NAP); Naples also has QSR.
What currency do I need in Naples?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Naples?
Our booking partner lists 8,476+ places to stay in Naples, bookable on this site.
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.