LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
7,951 km
4,940 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
7,951 km
4,940 mi / 4,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
216°
southwest

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LIS SAO
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code LIS SAO
ICAO Code LPPT SBMT
City Lisbon Sao Paulo
Country Portugal Brazil
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 374 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Lisbon (LIS) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 7,951 kilometers (4,940 miles / 4,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Lisbon, it's 23:51 in Sao Paulo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,994 feet between the two airports. Campo de Marte Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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