LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,032 km
4,991 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
8,032 km
4,991 mi / 4,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

LIS UPL
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code LIS UPL
ICAO Code LPPT MRUP
City Lisbon Upala
Country Portugal Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 374 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 10.890000, -85.020000

Lisbon (LIS) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 8,032 kilometers (4,991 miles / 4,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Lisbon, it's 06:00 in Upala. With a 6-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 Upala (UPL) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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