LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
17,403 km
10,814 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
17,403 km
10,814 mi / 9,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
north

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LIS SON
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code LIS SON
ICAO Code LPPT NVSS
City Lisbon Luganville
Country Portugal Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Efate
Elevation 374 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Lisbon (LIS) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 17,403 kilometers (10,814 miles / 9,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Lisbon, it's 23:14 in Luganville. With a 11-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 Luganville (SON) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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