Sutton Coldfield to Rotterdam flights
Rotterdam lies 434 km (270 mi) east of Sutton Coldfield, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 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.
| Sutton Coldfield | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | The Netherlands |
| Population | 109,899 | 868,135 |
| Elevation | 119 m (390 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | BHX, 13 km out | RTM, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | B73–B74 | 2761–9999 |
Clocks in Rotterdam are 1 h ahead of Sutton Coldfield right now, so a 1 h 18 min journey lands 2 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rotterdam
Crossing from United Kingdom into The Netherlands: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 13 km (8 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, 44 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 92 km).
Arriving in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 47 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 81 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 47 km (29 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 81 km (50 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
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Staying in Rotterdam
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam. Of the 167 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 4 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 297,438 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rotterdam from Sutton Coldfield?
434 km (270 mi) in a straight line, east of Sutton Coldfield.
How long does it take to get from Sutton Coldfield to Rotterdam by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sutton Coldfield and Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Amsterdam against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Sutton Coldfield to Rotterdam flights?
Typically Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM); Rotterdam also has AMS, EIN, ANR.
What currency do I need in Rotterdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rotterdam?
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.