CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
1,474 km
916 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
1,474 km
916 mi / 796 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CWL LIS
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code CWL LIS
ICAO Code EGFF LPPT
City Cardiff Lisbon
Country United Kingdom Portugal
Timezone Europe/London Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 220 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 38.780000, -9.140000

Cardiff (CWL) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 1,474 kilometers (916 miles / 796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Portugal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:42 in Cardiff, it's 09:42 in Lisbon.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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