LTN to TFS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) is 2,973 km (1,847 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 15m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TFS to LTN).
How far is it from Luton, Luton to Tenerife?
The great-circle distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) is 2,973 km (1,847 mi, 1,605 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 LTN to TFS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TFS is roughly southwest of LTN.
How is the LTN to TFS route written in code?
The pair is written LTN-TFS in IATA codes and EGGW-GCTS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Luton Airport is LTN (EGGW), Tenerife Sur Airport is TFS (GCTS).
| LTN | TFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Luton Airport | Tenerife Sur Airport |
| ICAO code | EGGW | GCTS |
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Elevation | 526 ft | 209 ft |
| Rank by connections | #151 | #93 |
EGGW starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; GCTS starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TFS sits 317 ft (97 m) lower than LTN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LTN to TFS
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 Luton, Luton from Tenerife?
London Luton Airport (LTN) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) are 2,973 km (1,847 mi, 1,605 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LTN to TFS?
A typical nonstop flight between LTN and TFS takes about 4h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TFS from LTN?
Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) lies roughly southwest of London Luton Airport (LTN).
Which airlines fly LTN to TFS?
3 airlines appear on the LTN-TFS route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Transavia France, Air Bourbon.
Related routes
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