LGW to LIS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 1,542 km (958 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LIS to LGW).
How far is it from London to Lisbon?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 1,542 km (958 mi, 833 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 LGW to LIS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LIS is roughly southwest of LGW.
How is the LGW to LIS route written in code?
The pair is written LGW-LIS in IATA codes and EGKK-LPPT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK), Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is LIS (LPPT).
| LGW | LIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Gatwick Airport | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport |
| ICAO code | EGKK | LPPT |
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Elevation | 202 ft | 374 ft |
| Rank by connections | #21 | #58 |
EGKK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LPPT starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LIS sits 172 ft (52 m) higher than LGW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LGW to LIS
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: S4.
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 London from Lisbon?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are 1,542 km (958 mi, 833 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LGW to LIS?
A typical nonstop flight between LGW and LIS takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIS from LGW?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) lies roughly southwest of London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Which airlines fly LGW to LIS?
2 airlines appear on the LGW-LIS route in the open dataset, including TAP Portugal, easyJet.
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