Distance from Leeds to Portsmouth
Route from Leeds to Portsmouth
The route via Rotherham, Long Eaton, Rugby, Oxford, Winchester.
Airports near Leeds and Portsmouth
Several airports are located near Leeds and Portsmouth. The following overview shows the nearest airports with their distances and travel times. All information refers to the road connection from the city center to the airport.
Airports near Leeds
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 8.2 mi 20 m
- Manchester Airport 55.6 mi 1 h, 7 m
- Teesside International Airport 65.1 mi 1 h, 26 m
Airports near Portsmouth
- Southampton Airport 20.8 mi 27 m
- Bournemouth Airport 49.5 mi 58 m
- London Gatwick Airport 68.2 mi 1 h, 27 m
Alternative travel by plane from Leeds to Portsmouth
For longer distances, flying can be an interesting alternative to driving. For the route from Leeds to Portsmouth, there are airports near both locations.
The following overview shows a possible flight itinerary including travel to the airport, flight time, and onward travel from the destination airport. Actual travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, waiting times, and flight availability.
Possible flight route Leeds → Portsmouth
- Starting point: Leeds
- Arrival at the airport: Manchester Airport
- Distance: 55.6 mi
- Travel time: 1 h, 7 m
- Check-in, baggage drop-off, and security screening: approx. 45-60 minutes
- Waiting time before departure depends on the flight schedule.
- Start: Manchester Airport
- Goal: Southampton Airport
- As the crow flies: 170.8 mi
- Estimated flight time: 1 h, 15 m
- Baggage claim and airport exit: approx. 15-30 minutes
- Continue to Portsmouth: 20.8 mi
- Travel time: 27 m
- Goal achieved
Comparison: Car journey or flight connection Leeds – Portsmouth
| Option | Total distance | Total duration |
|---|---|---|
| Car / Road route | 253.7 mi | 4 h, 41 m |
| Possible flight via nearby airports | 247 mi | 4 h, 5 m |
When is a flight from Leeds to Portsmouth worthwhile?
Air travel can be particularly attractive when a fast connection between the airports is available and the journey to the airports remains short.
For shorter distances, a direct car or train connection can often be more practical, as additional time for check-in, security, and baggage must be factored in.
Actual travel time may vary depending on the flight schedule, delays, traffic conditions, and waiting times at the airport and during onward travel.