LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,567 km
9,673 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,567 km
9,673 mi / 8,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
30°
north northeast

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LIS NIS
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code LIS NIS
ICAO Code LPPT AYSE
City Lisbon Simberi Island
Country Portugal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 374 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Lisbon (LIS) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 15,567 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:01 in Lisbon, it's 03:01 in Simberi Island. With a 10-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 Simberi Island (NIS) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 337° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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