London to Göttingen flights
Göttingen lies 695 km (432 mi) east 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 38 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 | Göttingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 122,149 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | KSF, 40 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 37073–37085 |
Clocks in Göttingen are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 1 h 38 min journey lands 2 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Göttingen
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Göttingen
Göttingen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kassel Airport (KSF), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 91 km), Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 40 km (25 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,036 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Göttingen from London?
695 km (432 mi) in a straight line, east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Göttingen by air?
About 1 h 38 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 Göttingen?
Göttingen is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Göttingen flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kassel Airport (KSF); Göttingen also has PAD, ERF.
What currency do I need in Göttingen?
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.