ALC to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,431 km (889 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to London?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 1,431 km (889 mi, 773 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 LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-LGW in IATA codes and LEAL-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| ALC | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EGKK |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 142 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #21 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 60 ft (18 m) of each other.
Airlines flying ALC to LGW
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
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 London?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 1,431 km (889 mi, 773 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and LGW takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from ALC?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to LGW?
5 airlines appear on the ALC-LGW route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia France.
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