CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,579 km
5,331 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
8,579 km
5,331 mi / 4,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
338°
north northwest

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CPT LIS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code CPT LIS
ICAO Code FACT LPPT
City Cape Town Lisbon
Country South Africa Portugal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 151 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 38.780000, -9.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 8,579 kilometers (5,331 miles / 4,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:02 in Cape Town, it's 07:02 in Lisbon.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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