LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,115 km
5,042 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
8,115 km
5,042 mi / 4,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
156°
south southeast

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LIS SBU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code LIS SBU
ICAO Code LPPT FASB
City Lisbon Springbok
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Lisbon (LIS) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 8,115 kilometers (5,042 miles / 4,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 21:47 in Lisbon, it's 23:47 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,316 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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