LHR to LIS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 1,564 km (972 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LIS to LHR).
How far is it from London to Lisbon?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 1,564 km (972 mi, 844 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 LHR 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 LHR.
How is the LHR to LIS route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-LIS in IATA codes and EGLL-LPPT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is LIS (LPPT).
| LHR | LIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | LPPT |
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 374 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #58 |
EGLL 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 291 ft (89 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| TP | TAP Portugal | TAP | Air Portugal | Active |
A further 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AY, NH, S4, 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 London from Lisbon?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are 1,564 km (972 mi, 844 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to LIS?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and LIS takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIS from LHR?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) lies roughly southwest of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to LIS?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-LIS route in the open dataset, including British Airways, TAP Portugal.
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