LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
9,657 km
6,000 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,657 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
38°
northeast

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LIS PEK
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LIS PEK
ICAO Code LPPT ZBAA
City Lisbon Beijing
Country Portugal China
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 374 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lisbon (LIS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,657 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Lisbon, it's 16:20 in Beijing. With a 8-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 Beijing (PEK) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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