LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
1,579 km
981 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
1,579 km
981 mi / 853 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
53°
northeast

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LIS SIR
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code LIS SIR
ICAO Code LPPT LSGS
City Lisbon Sion
Country Portugal Switzerland
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Europe/Zurich
Elevation 374 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 46.220000, 7.330000

Lisbon (LIS) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 1,579 kilometers (981 miles / 853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Switzerland. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Lisbon, it's 05:12 in Sion.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,211 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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