LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,110 km
5,040 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
8,110 km
5,040 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
270°
west

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LIS PLD
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code LIS PLD
ICAO Code LPPT MRSR
City Lisbon Playa Samara
Country Portugal Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 374 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 10.250000, -85.420000

Lisbon (LIS) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 8,110 kilometers (5,040 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Lisbon, it's 15:25 in Playa Samara. With a 6-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 Playa Samara (PLD) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 52° (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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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