LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,138 km
5,057 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,138 km
5,057 mi / 4,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
142°
southeast

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LIS PHW
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code LIS PHW
ICAO Code LPPT FAPH
City Lisbon Phalaborwa
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Lisbon (LIS) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,138 kilometers (5,057 miles / 4,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 00:15 in Lisbon, it's 02:15 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,058 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 328° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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