ALC to LTN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to London Luton Airport (LTN) is 1,511 km (939 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LTN to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to Luton, Luton?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and London Luton Airport (LTN) is 1,511 km (939 mi, 816 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 LTN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LTN is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to LTN route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-LTN in IATA codes and LEAL-EGGW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), London Luton Airport is LTN (EGGW).
| ALC | LTN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | London Luton Airport |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EGGW |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 142 ft | 526 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #151 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGGW starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LTN sits 384 ft (117 m) higher than ALC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALC to LTN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | 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 Luton, Luton?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are 1,511 km (939 mi, 816 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to LTN?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and LTN takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LTN from ALC?
London Luton Airport (LTN) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to LTN?
2 airlines appear on the ALC-LTN route in the open dataset, including easyJet, Air Bourbon.
Related routes
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