LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
12,870 km
7,997 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
12,870 km
7,997 mi / 6,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
56°
northeast

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LIS ZAM
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code LIS ZAM
ICAO Code LPPT RPMZ
City Lisbon Zamboanga City
Country Portugal Philippines
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Manila
Elevation 374 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 6.920000, 122.060000

Lisbon (LIS) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 12,870 kilometers (7,997 miles / 6,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Philippines. 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 03:42 in Lisbon, it's 11:42 in Zamboanga City. 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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 319° (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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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