LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,273 km
5,140 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
8,273 km
5,140 mi / 4,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS NLP
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code LIS NLP
ICAO Code LPPT FANS
City Lisbon Nelspruit
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Lisbon (LIS) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 8,273 kilometers (5,140 miles / 4,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:39 in Lisbon, it's 02:39 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,501 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 329° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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