LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,756 km
5,440 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
8,756 km
5,440 mi / 4,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
146°
southeast

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LIS MGH
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code LIS MGH
ICAO Code LPPT FAMG
City Lisbon Margate
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Lisbon (LIS) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 8,756 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Lisbon, it's 17:22 in Margate.

The return flight from Margate (MGH) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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