HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,164 km
5,073 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
8,164 km
5,073 mi / 4,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
331°
north northwest

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HLA LIS
Airport Name Lanseria Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code HLA LIS
ICAO Code FALA LPPT
City Johannesburg Lisbon
Country South Africa Portugal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 4,517 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -25.940000, 27.930000 38.780000, -9.140000

Johannesburg (HLA) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 8,164 kilometers (5,073 miles / 4,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Johannesburg, it's 17:23 in Lisbon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,143 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Lanseria Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Johannesburg (HLA) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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