LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,500 km
5,282 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
8,500 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
147°
south southeast

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LIS PEL
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code LIS PEL
ICAO Code LPPT FXPG
City Lisbon Pelaneng
Country Portugal Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Maseru
Elevation 374 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Lisbon (LIS) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 8,500 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Lesotho. 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 13:00 in Lisbon, it's 15:00 in Pelaneng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,826 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pelaneng (PEL) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 331° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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