GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
8,025 km
4,987 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
8,025 km
4,987 mi / 4,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
52°
northeast

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GLF LIS
Airport Name Golfito Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code GLF LIS
ICAO Code MRGF LPPT
City Golfito Lisbon
Country Costa Rica Portugal
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 49 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 38.780000, -9.140000

Golfito (GLF) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 8,025 kilometers (4,987 miles / 4,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:59 in Golfito, it's 00:59 in Lisbon. With a 6-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 Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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