ALC to GLA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 1,977 km (1,228 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (GLA to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to Glasgow?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 1,977 km (1,228 mi, 1,067 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 GLA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GLA is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to GLA route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-GLA in IATA codes and LEAL-EGPF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), Glasgow Airport is GLA (EGPF).
| ALC | GLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | Glasgow Airport |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EGPF |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 142 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #169 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGPF starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GLA sits 116 ft (35 m) lower than ALC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALC to GLA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | Jet2.com | EXS | Channex | 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 Glasgow?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) are 1,977 km (1,228 mi, 1,067 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to GLA?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and GLA takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GLA from ALC?
Glasgow Airport (GLA) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to GLA?
3 airlines appear on the ALC-GLA route in the open dataset, including Jet2.com, Transavia France, easyJet.
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