LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
9,695 km
6,024 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
47°
northeast

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LIS SIA
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code LIS SIA
ICAO Code LPPT ZLSN
City Lisbon Xi'an
Country Portugal China
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 374 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 34.380000, 109.120000

Lisbon (LIS) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Lisbon, it's 04:32 in Xi'an. With a 8-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 Xi'an (SIA) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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