ACE to STN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 2,796 km (1,737 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (STN to ACE).
How far is it from San Bartolomé to London, Essex?
The great-circle distance between César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 2,796 km (1,737 mi, 1,510 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 STN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. STN is roughly north of ACE.
How is the ACE to STN route written in code?
The pair is written ACE-STN in IATA codes and GCRR-EGSS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport is ACE (GCRR), London Stansted Airport is STN (EGSS).
| ACE | STN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | London Stansted Airport |
| ICAO code | GCRR | EGSS |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 46 ft | 348 ft |
| Rank by connections | #135 | #87 |
GCRR starts with G, the ICAO prefix for the western reaches of Africa; EGSS starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
STN sits 302 ft (92 m) higher than ACE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ACE to STN
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
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, Essex?
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are 2,796 km (1,737 mi, 1,510 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ACE to STN?
A typical nonstop flight between ACE and STN takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is STN from ACE?
London Stansted Airport (STN) lies roughly north of César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE).
Which airlines fly ACE to STN?
2 airlines appear on the ACE-STN route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Transavia France.
Related routes
Other routes from San Bartolomé (ACE):
Other routes from London, Essex (STN):
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