The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia is 17,753 kilometers (11,031 miles / 9,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:13 in Lisbon, it's 00:13 in Melbourne Essendon Airport. With a 9-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 Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.