LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,040 km
4,996 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
8,040 km
4,996 mi / 4,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
143°
southeast

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LIS PTG
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code LIS PTG
ICAO Code LPPT FAPP
City Lisbon Potgietersrus
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Lisbon (LIS) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 8,040 kilometers (4,996 miles / 4,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 11:32 in Lisbon, it's 13:32 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,702 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 329° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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