LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
12,468 km
7,747 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
12,468 km
7,747 mi / 6,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
349°
north

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LIS MDY
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code LIS MDY
ICAO Code LPPT PMDY
City Lisbon Midway Atoll
Country Portugal UM
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Midway
Elevation 374 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 28.200000, -177.380000

Lisbon (LIS) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 12,468 kilometers (7,747 miles / 6,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Lisbon, it's 04:41 in Midway Atoll. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Midway Atoll (MDY) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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