ACE to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,710 km (1,684 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to ACE).
How far is it from San Bartolomé to London?
The great-circle distance between César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 2,710 km (1,684 mi, 1,464 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ACE to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly north of ACE.
How is the ACE to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written ACE-LGW in IATA codes and GCRR-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport is ACE (GCRR), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| ACE | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | GCRR | EGKK |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 46 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #135 | #21 |
GCRR starts with G, the ICAO prefix for the western reaches of Africa; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 156 ft (48 m) higher than ACE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ACE to LGW
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DE, IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is San Bartolomé from London?
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 2,710 km (1,684 mi, 1,464 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ACE to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between ACE and LGW takes about 3h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from ACE?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly north of César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE).
Which airlines fly ACE to LGW?
5 airlines appear on the ACE-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia France.
Related routes
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