# Distance from London (LHR) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA)

> 2,900 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,900 km / 1,802 mi / 1,566 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 211° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 21° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Spain
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 16:59 in London, it's 16:59 in Gran Canaria Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 5 ft (LPA is lower than LHR)

## Airports

### [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGLL
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.470000, -0.460000
- Elevation: 83 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 medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

## Related

- [London Heathrow Airport (LHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lhr-london-london-heathrow-airport/1ef266de-c45a-6b7a-a3bf-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)