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LKN to BEX: distance & flight time
Leknes (Leknes Airport) → Benson (RAF Benson)
1,243 mi
2,001 km · 1,081 nm
3h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,243 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 10m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LKN — Leknes Airport · Leknes, Norway
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LKN
- SVJ · Svolvær Helle Airport28 mi away
- VRY · Værøy Heliport41 mi away
- SKN · Stokmarknes Skagen Airport47 mi away
- RET · Røst Airport58 mi away
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LKN from BEX?
The flight distance from Leknes (LKN) to Benson (BEX) is 1,243 miles (2,001 km, 1,081 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LKN to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LKN to BEX?
Nonstop service on LKN–BEX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Leknes and Benson?
Benson is 1 hour behind Leknes.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LKN to BEX?
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Why are some LKN to BEX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LKN–BEX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.