CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,963 km
4,948 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
7,963 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CGH LIS
Airport Name Congonhas Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code CGH LIS
ICAO Code SBSP LPPT
City Sao Paulo Lisbon
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 2,631 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 38.780000, -9.140000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 7,963 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:40 in Lisbon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,257 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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