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Airport Reference

Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Glasgow, United Kingdom

IATA CodeGLA
ICAO CodeEGPF
CityGlasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom
Time ZoneEurope/London
Coordinates55.8642, -4.4331
Elevation26 ft / 8 m above sea level
State/RegionScotland

Booking Through GLA Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into GLA, using GLA as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRGLA
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRGLA
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRGLA

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)554 km / 344 mi≈ 0.7h nonstop
JFK (New York)5,162 km / 3,208 mi≈ 6.1h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)5,840 km / 3,629 mi≈ 6.9h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)11,016 km / 6,845 mi≈ 13.0h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)16,945 km / 10,529 mi≈ 19.9h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for GLA

London is the closest of the listed hubs to GLA, at roughly 0.7 hours nonstop, while Sydney is the furthest, at roughly 19.9 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through GLA as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Glasgow?

The main IATA airport code for Glasgow is GLA — Glasgow Airport.

What time zone is Glasgow Airport in?

Glasgow Airport operates on Europe/London time.

How does GLA appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, GLA appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...GLA... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to GLA?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, London is the closest to GLA, at an estimated 0.7 hours nonstop flight time.

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