London to Anderlecht flights
Anderlecht lies 318 km (198 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 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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| London | Anderlecht | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Belgium |
| Population | 9 million | 160,553 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | BRU, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 1070 |
Clocks in Anderlecht are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 1 h 9 min journey lands 2 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Anderlecht
Crossing from United Kingdom into Belgium: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Anderlecht
Anderlecht is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brussels Airport (BRU), 14 km (9 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, 43 km), Lille Airport (LIL, 90 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 41 km), Liège Airport (LGG, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airport | BRU | 14 km (9 mi) | 11,936 ft | 175 ft |
| Brussels South Charleroi Airport | CRL | 43 km (27 mi) | 10,023 ft | 614 ft |
| Lille Airport | LIL | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,268 ft | 157 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 41 km (25 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
| Liège Airport (regional) | LGG | 82 km (51 mi) | 12,106 ft | 659 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Anderlecht from London?
318 km (198 mi) in a straight line, east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Anderlecht by air?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Anderlecht?
Anderlecht is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Brussels against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Anderlecht flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU); Anderlecht also has CRL, LIL, ANR, LGG.
What currency do I need in Anderlecht?
The Euro (EUR).
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.