BHX to LPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is 2,951 km (1,834 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 10m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LPA to BHX).
How far is it from Birmingham, West Midlands to Gran Canaria Island?
The great-circle distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is 2,951 km (1,834 mi, 1,593 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 BHX to LPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LPA is roughly southwest of BHX.
How is the BHX to LPA route written in code?
The pair is written BHX-LPA in IATA codes and EGBB-GCLP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Birmingham Airport is BHX (EGBB), Gran Canaria Airport is LPA (GCLP).
| BHX | LPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Birmingham Airport | Gran Canaria Airport |
| ICAO code | EGBB | GCLP |
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Elevation | 327 ft | 78 ft |
| Rank by connections | #124 | #99 |
EGBB starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; GCLP starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LPA sits 249 ft (76 m) lower than BHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BHX to LPA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | 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 Birmingham, West Midlands from Gran Canaria Island?
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) are 2,951 km (1,834 mi, 1,593 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BHX to LPA?
A typical nonstop flight between BHX and LPA takes about 4h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LPA from BHX?
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) lies roughly southwest of Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Which airlines fly BHX to LPA?
3 airlines appear on the BHX-LPA route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Transavia France, Air Bourbon.
Related routes
Other routes from Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX):
Other routes from Gran Canaria Island (LPA):
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