Paris to Barking flights
Barking lies 339 km (211 mi) north-west of Paris, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 11 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.
| Paris | Barking | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.1 million | 218,534 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | LHR, 38 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | IG11–IP6 |
Clocks in Barking are 1 h behind Paris right now, so a 1 h 11 min journey lands only 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barking
Crossing from France 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 Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Barking
Barking is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Stansted Airport (STN, 40 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 47 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 4 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 40 km (25 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 47 km (29 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 4 km (2 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Barking from Paris?
339 km (211 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Barking by air?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Barking?
Barking is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Paris to Barking flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR); Barking also has STN, LGW, LTN, LCY, SEN.
What currency do I need in Barking?
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.