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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

How GLA Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, GLA shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Glasgow might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRGLA HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (GLA) tell you the flight is arriving at Glasgow Airport.

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.

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.

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