LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
2,008 km
1,248 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
2,008 km
1,248 mi / 1,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
102°
east southeast

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LIS WAX
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code LIS WAX
ICAO Code LPPT HLZW
City Lisbon Zuwara
Country Portugal Libya
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 374 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 32.950000, 12.020000

Lisbon (LIS) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 2,008 kilometers (1,248 miles / 1,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:58 in Lisbon, it's 12:58 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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