LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,687 km
5,398 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
8,687 km
5,398 mi / 4,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
145°
southeast

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LIS VIR
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code LIS VIR
ICAO Code LPPT FAVG
City Lisbon Durban
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Lisbon (LIS) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 8,687 kilometers (5,398 miles / 4,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Lisbon, it's 07:30 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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