London to Katowice flights
Katowice lies 1,346 km (837 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 2 h 29 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 | Katowice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Poland |
| Population | 9 million | 286,960 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | KTW, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 40-001–40-887 |
Clocks in Katowice are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands 3 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Katowice
Crossing from United Kingdom into Poland: money changes from the Pound to the Zloty (PLN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
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 Katowice
Katowice is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, 58 km), Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport | KTW | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,499 ft | 995 ft |
| Kraków John Paul II International Airport | KRK | 58 km (36 mi) | 8,366 ft | 791 ft |
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | OSR | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,484 ft | 844 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Katowice from London?
1,346 km (837 mi) in a straight line, east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Katowice by air?
About 2 h 29 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 Katowice?
Katowice is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Katowice flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW); Katowice also has KRK, OSR.
What currency do I need in Katowice?
The Zloty (PLN).
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.