ALC to NCL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 1,865 km (1,159 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (NCL to ALC).
How far is it from Alicante to Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear?
The great-circle distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 1,865 km (1,159 mi, 1,007 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 NCL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NCL is roughly north of ALC.
How is the ALC to NCL route written in code?
The pair is written ALC-NCL in IATA codes and LEAL-EGNT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC (LEAL), Newcastle International Airport is NCL (EGNT).
| ALC | NCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | Newcastle International Airport |
| ICAO code | LEAL | EGNT |
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 142 ft | 266 ft |
| Rank by connections | #97 | #202 |
LEAL starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGNT starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NCL sits 124 ft (38 m) higher than ALC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ALC to NCL
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 Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Newcastle International Airport (NCL) are 1,865 km (1,159 mi, 1,007 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ALC to NCL?
A typical nonstop flight between ALC and NCL takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NCL from ALC?
Newcastle International Airport (NCL) lies roughly north of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which airlines fly ALC to NCL?
3 airlines appear on the ALC-NCL route in the open dataset, including Jet2.com, Transavia France, easyJet.
Related routes
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Other routes from Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL):
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