LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,629 km
5,362 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
8,629 km
5,362 mi / 4,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LIS SLP
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code LIS SLP
ICAO Code LPPT MMSP
City Lisbon San Luis Potosi
Country Portugal Mexico
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Mexico_City
Elevation 374 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 22.250000, -100.930000

Lisbon (LIS) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 8,629 kilometers (5,362 miles / 4,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Lisbon, it's 09:52 in San Luis Potosi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,661 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International 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 San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.