LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,787 km
3,596 miles
MEW
Mweka
DR Congo
Distance
5,787 km
3,596 mi / 3,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
140°
southeast

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LIS MEW
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Mweka Airport
IATA Code LIS MEW
ICAO Code LPPT FZVM
City Lisbon Mweka
Country Portugal DR Congo
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 374 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -4.850000, 21.550000

Lisbon (LIS) to Mweka (MEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Mweka Airport (MEW) in Mweka, DR Congo is 5,787 kilometers (3,596 miles / 3,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 DR Congo. 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 05:31 in Lisbon, it's 07:31 in Mweka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,594 feet between the two airports. Mweka Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Mweka (MEW) 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 Mweka Airport (MEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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