LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,699 km
5,405 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
8,699 km
5,405 mi / 4,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS UTW
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code LIS UTW
ICAO Code LPPT FAQT
City Lisbon Queenstown
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Lisbon (LIS) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 8,699 kilometers (5,405 miles / 4,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 17:05 in Lisbon, it's 19:05 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,263 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) 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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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