LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,009 km
9,326 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,009 km
9,326 mi / 8,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
44°
northeast

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LIS VAI
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code LIS VAI
ICAO Code LPPT AYVN
City Lisbon N/A
Country Portugal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 374 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Lisbon (LIS) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,009 kilometers (9,326 miles / 8,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:09 in Lisbon, it's 01:09 in Vanimo Airport. With a 10-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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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