BWU
Sydney
Australia
18,160 km
11,284 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
18,160 km
11,284 mi / 9,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
293°
west northwest

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BWU LIS
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code BWU LIS
ICAO Code YSBK LPPT
City Sydney Lisbon
Country Australia Portugal
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 29 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 38.780000, -9.140000

Sydney (BWU) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 18,160 kilometers (11,284 miles / 9,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Australia with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:14 in Sydney, it's 17:14 in Lisbon. With a 11-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 Lisbon (LIS) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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