Köln to Eastbourne flights
Eastbourne lies 468 km (291 mi) west of Köln, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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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| Köln | Eastbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1 million | 101,689 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | LGW, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | BN21–DL1 |
Clocks in Eastbourne are 1 h behind Köln right now, so a 1 h 21 min journey lands only 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Eastbourne
Crossing from Germany 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 Köln
Köln is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,516-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 42 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 80 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 83 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 93 km).
Arriving in Eastbourne
Eastbourne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,883-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 94 km), London City Airport (LCY, 83 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 94 km (58 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 83 km (52 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 94 km (58 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Eastbourne from Köln?
468 km (291 mi) in a straight line, west of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Eastbourne by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and Eastbourne?
Eastbourne is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Köln to Eastbourne flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW); Eastbourne also has LHR, LCY, SEN.
What currency do I need in Eastbourne?
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.