LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
11,098 km
6,896 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
11,098 km
6,896 mi / 5,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
49°
northeast

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LIS SWA
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code LIS SWA
ICAO Code LPPT ZGOW
City Lisbon Shantou
Country Portugal China
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 374 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 23.430000, 116.760000

Lisbon (LIS) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 11,098 kilometers (6,896 miles / 5,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:05 in Lisbon, it's 23:05 in Shantou. With a 8-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 Shantou (SWA) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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