ESB
Ankara
Turkey
3,587 km
2,229 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
3,587 km
2,229 mi / 1,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
281°
west northwest

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ESB LIS
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code ESB LIS
ICAO Code LTAC LPPT
City Ankara Lisbon
Country Turkey Portugal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 3,125 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 38.780000, -9.140000

Ankara (ESB) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 3,587 kilometers (2,229 miles / 1,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Ankara, it's 12:42 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 2,751 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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