LIS to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 1,723 km (1,071 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to LIS).
How far is it from Lisbon to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 1,723 km (1,071 mi, 930 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 LIS to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northeast of LIS.
How is the LIS to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written LIS-ZRH in IATA codes and LPPT-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is LIS (LPPT), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| LIS | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | LPPT | LSZH |
| Country | Portugal | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 374 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #58 | #48 |
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.
ZRH sits 1,043 ft (318 m) higher than LIS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LIS to ZRH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | Aegean Airlines | AEE | Aegean | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| TP | TAP Portugal | TAP | Air Portugal | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AY, 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 Lisbon from Zurich?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 1,723 km (1,071 mi, 930 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LIS to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between LIS and ZRH takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from LIS?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northeast of Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
Which airlines fly LIS to ZRH?
3 airlines appear on the LIS-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Aegean Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Portugal.
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