ALC to LBA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 1,735 km (1,078 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LBA to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to Leeds, West Yorkshire?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 1,735 km (1,078 mi, 937 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 LBA?
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. LBA is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to LBA route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-LBA in IATA codes and LEAL-EGNM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), Leeds Bradford Airport is LBA (EGNM).
| ALC | LBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | Leeds Bradford Airport |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EGNM |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 142 ft | 681 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #212 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGNM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LBA sits 539 ft (164 m) higher than ALC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALC to LBA
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 |
| LS | Jet2.com | EXS | Channex | 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 Leeds, West Yorkshire?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are 1,735 km (1,078 mi, 937 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to LBA?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and LBA takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LBA from ALC?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to LBA?
2 airlines appear on the ALC-LBA route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Jet2.com.
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