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Nearest Airport to Thetford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Thetford is RAF Honington (BEQ), about 8.4 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 69 km away.

Closest airport BEQ RAF Honington 8.4 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 69 km · 43 mi · ~1 h 14 min by car

Airports near Thetford

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    RAF Honington Flag of United KingdomBury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BEQ 8.4 km5 mi · ~9 min
  2. 2
    RAF Lakenheath Flag of United KingdomBrandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    LKZ 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
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    RAF Mildenhall Flag of United KingdomBury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    MHZ 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
  4. 4
    RAF Marham Flag of United KingdomKing's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    KNF 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  5. 5
    Wattisham Airfield Flag of United KingdomIpswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
  6. 6
    Cambridge City Airport Flag of United KingdomCambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CBG 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
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    Norwich Airport Flag of United KingdomNorwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    NWI 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
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    London Stansted Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    STN 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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    RAF Wittering Flag of United KingdomPeterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGXT 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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    London Southend Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SEN 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Thetford; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Thetford?

The nearest airport to Thetford is RAF Honington (BEQ), about 8.4 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 69 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Thetford?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 69 km from Thetford in a straight line — roughly 1 h 14 min by car.

What other airports are near Thetford?

RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 13 km, RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) — 19 km and RAF Marham (KNF) — 29 km.

How long does it take to get from Thetford to RAF Honington?

About 9 min by car for the 8.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.