London to Bordeaux flights
Bordeaux lies 742 km (461 mi) south 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 42 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.
| London | Bordeaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 9 million | 265,328 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | BOD, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 33000–33998 CEDEX |
Clocks in Bordeaux are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 1 h 42 min journey lands 2 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bordeaux
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Bordeaux
Bordeaux is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport (EGC, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | BOD | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,171 ft | 162 ft |
| Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport (regional) | EGC | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,234 ft | 171 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bordeaux from London?
742 km (461 mi) in a straight line, south of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Bordeaux by air?
About 1 h 42 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 Bordeaux?
Bordeaux is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Bordeaux flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD); Bordeaux also has EGC.
What currency do I need in Bordeaux?
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.