Rybnik to London flights
London lies 1,318 km (819 mi) west of Rybnik, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Rybnik | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | United Kingdom |
| Population | 142,510 | 9 million |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | OSR, 54 km out | LHR, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 41-273–99-150 | E1W–WC2R |
Clocks in London are 1 h behind Rybnik right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in London
Crossing from Poland into United Kingdom: money changes from the Zloty to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rybnik
Rybnik is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 11,484-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW, 57 km), Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, 89 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 40 km (25 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 44 km (27 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 49 km (30 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 13 km (8 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 57 km (35 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
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Common questions
How far is London from Rybnik?
1,318 km (819 mi) in a straight line, west of Rybnik.
How long does it take to get from Rybnik to London by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rybnik and London?
London is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Warsaw).
Which airports are used for Rybnik to London flights?
Typically Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR); London also has LGW, LTN, STN, LCY, SEN.
What currency do I need in London?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in London?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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