FCO to LIS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 1,840 km (1,143 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LIS to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Lisbon?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 1,840 km (1,143 mi, 993 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FCO to LIS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LIS is roughly west of FCO.
How is the FCO to LIS route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-LIS in IATA codes and LIRF-LPPT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is LIS (LPPT).
| FCO | LIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | LPPT |
| Country | Italy | Portugal |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 374 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #58 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LIS sits 361 ft (110 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to LIS
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP | TAP Portugal | TAP | Air Portugal | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ, US.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Lisbon?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are 1,840 km (1,143 mi, 993 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to LIS?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and LIS takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIS from FCO?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) lies roughly west of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to LIS?
1 airline appear on the FCO-LIS route in the open dataset, including TAP Portugal.
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