ALC to DUB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Dublin Airport (DUB) is 1,740 km (1,081 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (DUB to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to Dublin?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Dublin Airport (DUB) is 1,740 km (1,081 mi, 939 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 DUB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DUB is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to DUB route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-DUB in IATA codes and LEAL-EIDW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), Dublin Airport is DUB (EIDW).
| ALC | DUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | Dublin Airport |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EIDW |
| Country | Spain | Ireland |
| Elevation | 142 ft | 242 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #62 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EIDW starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DUB sits 100 ft (30 m) higher than ALC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALC to DUB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI | Aer Lingus | EIN | Shamrock | Active |
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | 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 Dublin?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Dublin Airport (DUB) are 1,740 km (1,081 mi, 939 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to DUB?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and DUB takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DUB from ALC?
Dublin Airport (DUB) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to DUB?
2 airlines appear on the ALC-DUB route in the open dataset, including Aer Lingus, Ryanair.
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