ALC to MAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 1,681 km (1,044 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (MAN to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to Manchester, Greater Manchester?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 1,681 km (1,044 mi, 907 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 MAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAN is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to MAN route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-MAN in IATA codes and LEAL-EGCC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), Manchester Airport is MAN (EGCC).
| ALC | MAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | Manchester Airport |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EGCC |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 142 ft | 257 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #30 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGCC starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAN sits 115 ft (35 m) higher than ALC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALC to MAN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
| LS | Jet2.com | EXS | Channex | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| 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 Manchester, Greater Manchester?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are 1,681 km (1,044 mi, 907 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to MAN?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and MAN takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAN from ALC?
Manchester Airport (MAN) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to MAN?
5 airlines appear on the ALC-MAN route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Jet2.com, Transavia France.
Related routes
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