ALC to BRS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Bristol Airport (BRS) is 1,466 km (911 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (BRS to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to Bristol?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Bristol Airport (BRS) is 1,466 km (911 mi, 792 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 ALC to BRS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BRS is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to BRS route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-BRS in IATA codes and LEAL-EGGD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), Bristol Airport is BRS (EGGD).
| ALC | BRS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | Bristol Airport |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EGGD |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 142 ft | 622 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #166 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGGD starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
BRS sits 480 ft (146 m) higher than ALC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALC to BRS
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | 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 Alicante from Bristol?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Bristol Airport (BRS) are 1,466 km (911 mi, 792 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to BRS?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and BRS takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BRS from ALC?
Bristol Airport (BRS) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to BRS?
3 airlines appear on the ALC-BRS route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Transavia France, easyJet.
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