London to Newcastle upon Tyne flights
Newcastle upon Tyne lies 398 km (247 mi) north of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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 | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 300,125 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | NCL, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | NE1–NE98 |
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 9 km (6 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, 53 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | 9 km (6 mi) | 7,644 ft | 266 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 53 km (33 mi) | 7,516 ft | 120 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from London?
398 km (247 mi) in a straight line, north of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Newcastle upon Tyne by air?
About 1 h 16 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Newcastle upon Tyne flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL); Newcastle upon Tyne also has MME.
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.