London to Telford flights
Telford lies 205 km (127 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 1 h 1 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 | Telford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 155,570 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | BHX, 53 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | TF3–WV99 |
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 Telford
Telford is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester Airport (MAN, 76 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 77 km), Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 53 km (33 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 76 km (47 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 78 km (48 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Telford from London?
205 km (127 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Telford by air?
About 1 h 1 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 Telford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Telford flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Birmingham Airport (BHX); Telford also has MAN, EMA, LPL.
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.