LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,204 km
5,098 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,204 km
5,098 mi / 4,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
146°
southeast

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LIS QRA
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code LIS QRA
ICAO Code LPPT FAGM
City Lisbon Johannesburg
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Lisbon (LIS) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,204 kilometers (5,098 miles / 4,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 03:56 in Lisbon, it's 05:56 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,109 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 331° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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