Iberia IB5979 flight status now

IB5979 - IBE5979 Iberia (IB)
LGW London United Kingdom
Flight LGW to ALC
ALC Alicante Spain
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure London Gatwick Airport
IATA: LGWICAO: EGKK
Scheduled 15:25
S None
Arrival Alicante Airport
IATA: ALCICAO: LEAL
Scheduled 19:10
None None
IB5979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1430 kms / 888 miles
Airline
  • Iberia
  • IATA: IB
  • ICAO: IBE
  • Operating Days: Wednesday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 150
  • Freight capacity: 0 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Premium Economy
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320
  • Callsign: IBE5979
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 23:24 PM
  • Current Time in Alicante: Tuesday 2025-11-18 00:24 AM

International flight Iberia IB5979 takes off from London (LGW) United Kingdom to Alicante (ALC) Spain. It's operated by Iberia. The plane leaves London Gatwick Airport at 15:25 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Alicante Airport at 19:10 Europe/Madrid. The flight will last about 2 hours 19 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from London to Alicante?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 19 minutes, with the flight distance of 1430 km (888 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Iberia IB5979 flight?

All Iberia IB5979 flights are operated using Airbus A320 aircraft.

How many Iberia IB5979 flights are operated a week?

1 flights per week. The Flight Iberia IB5979 is operated on Wednesday.