LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,106 km
5,037 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
8,106 km
5,037 mi / 4,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
150°
south southeast

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LIS SIS
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code LIS SIS
ICAO Code LPPT FASS
City Lisbon Sishen
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Lisbon (LIS) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 8,106 kilometers (5,037 miles / 4,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 12:42 in Lisbon, it's 14:42 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,474 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 334° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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