The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) in Matamata Glider Airport, New Zealand is 19,573 kilometers (12,162 miles / 10,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:00 in Lisbon, it's 14:00 in Matamata Glider Airport. With a 13-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 Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.