LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,603 km
9,696 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,603 km
9,696 mi / 8,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
47°
northeast

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LIS OPU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code LIS OPU
ICAO Code LPPT AYBM
City Lisbon Balimo
Country Portugal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 374 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Lisbon (LIS) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 15,603 kilometers (9,696 miles / 8,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 10:50 in Lisbon, it's 20:50 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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