LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
18,177 km
11,295 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
18,177 km
11,295 mi / 9,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
79°
east

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LIS SYD
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LIS SYD
ICAO Code LPPT YSSY
City Lisbon Sydney
Country Portugal Australia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Australia/Sydney
Elevation 374 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lisbon (LIS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 18,177 kilometers (11,295 miles / 9,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Australia. 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 07:11 in Lisbon, it's 18:11 in Sydney. 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 Sydney (SYD) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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