LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
7,159 km
4,448 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
7,159 km
4,448 mi / 3,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
144°
southeast

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LIS SJQ
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code LIS SJQ
ICAO Code LPPT FLSS
City Lisbon Sesheke
Country Portugal Zambia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 374 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Lisbon (LIS) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 7,159 kilometers (4,448 miles / 3,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Zambia. 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 21:00 in Lisbon, it's 23:00 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,726 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 332° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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