London to Burton upon Trent flights
Burton upon Trent lies 178 km (110 mi) north-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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 | Burton upon Trent | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 122,199 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | EMA, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | DE14 |
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 Burton upon Trent
Burton upon Trent is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,495 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Birmingham Airport (BHX, 40 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 74 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 40 km (25 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 74 km (46 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 100 km (62 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Burton upon Trent from London?
178 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Burton upon Trent by air?
About 59 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 Burton upon Trent?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Burton upon Trent flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to East Midlands Airport (EMA); Burton upon Trent also has BHX, MAN, LPL.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.