LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
11,091 km
6,892 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
11,091 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
47°
northeast

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LIS XMN
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code LIS XMN
ICAO Code LPPT ZSAM
City Lisbon Xiamen
Country Portugal China
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 374 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 24.540000, 118.130000

Lisbon (LIS) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 11,091 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Lisbon, it's 16:37 in Xiamen. With a 8-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 Xiamen (XMN) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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