Solingen to Birmingham flights
Birmingham lies 634 km (394 mi) west of Solingen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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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| Solingen | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 164,359 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | DUS, 26 km out | BHX, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 42651–42719 | B1–B99 |
Clocks in Birmingham are 1 h behind Solingen right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands only 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Birmingham
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 Solingen
Solingen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 34 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 53 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 81 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 96 km).
Arriving in Birmingham
Birmingham is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 100 km (62 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Solingen?
634 km (394 mi) in a straight line, west of Solingen.
How long does it take to get from Solingen to Birmingham by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Solingen and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Solingen to Birmingham flights?
Typically Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX); Birmingham also has EMA, MAN.
What currency do I need in Birmingham?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Birmingham?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.