LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,281 km
5,146 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
8,281 km
5,146 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
145°
southeast

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LIS ZEC
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code LIS ZEC
ICAO Code LPPT FASC
City Lisbon Secunda
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Lisbon (LIS) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 8,281 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 14:09 in Lisbon, it's 16:09 in Secunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,876 feet between the two airports. Secunda 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 Secunda (ZEC) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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