Flights Arrecife → London
ACE → LGW
Route overview
The flight route connects Arrecife, which has a long-standing airport opened in 1946, with the bustling city of London. Serving one of Europe's busiest airports, this route accommodates millions of passengers annually, with an estimated 40,899,000 travelers passing through the destination airport each year. The flights are operated using a mix of aircraft types including Airbus A320 and Boeing 757 variants such as the 757-200 and 757-300, as well as the larger Airbus A321.
The Arrecife (ACE) → London (LGW) route is operated by British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.6/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Arrecife the average ATFM delay is 11.2 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Arrecife (ACE) to London (LGW) heads north for about 2,710 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Arrecife the average ATFM delay is 11.2 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating ACE-LGW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ACE-LGW
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia Airlines, easyJet.
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The Arrecife-London route is about 2,710 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
