# Distance from Newark (EWR) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA)

> 5,478 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,478 km / 3,404 mi / 2,958 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 86° (east)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 02:42 in Newark, it's 07:42 in Gran Canaria Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 61 ft (LPA is higher than EWR)

## Airports

### [Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ewr-newark-newark-liberty-international-airport/1ef266df-1a90-6c88-91a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Newark, United States
- ICAO: KEWR
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 40.690000, -74.170000
- Elevation: 17 ft

### [Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lpa-gran-canaria-island-gran-canaria-airport/1ef266de-e785-6fa0-b58d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gran Canaria Island, Spain
- ICAO: GCLP
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
- Coordinates: 27.930000, -15.390000
- Elevation: 78 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:42 in Newark, it's 07:42 in Gran Canaria Island.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ewr-newark-newark-liberty-international-airport/1ef266df-1a90-6c88-91a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lpa-gran-canaria-island-gran-canaria-airport/1ef266de-e785-6fa0-b58d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)