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Flight time from Johannesburg to Lisbon

About 10 hours and 30 minutes non-stop, 8,198 km (5,094 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time10h 30mnon-stop
Distance8,198 km5,094 miles · 4,426 nm
Time difference−2hLisbon vs Johannesburg
Local time now14:54 / 12:54Johannesburg / Lisbon

Estimate for a direct flight from Johannesburg (JNB, O. R. Tambo) to Lisbon (LIS, Humberto Delgado). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon?

A non-stop flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon takes about 10 hours and 30 minutes. The two cities are 8,198 km (5,094 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between O. R. Tambo (JNB) and Humberto Delgado (LIS).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading west into the jet stream, flights often take a little longer than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Lisbon is 2 hours behind Johannesburg right now. A flight leaving Johannesburg at 10:00 local time lands at about 18:30 local time in Lisbon. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon takes about 10 hours and 30 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Lisbon from Johannesburg?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Johannesburg and Lisbon is about 8,198 km, or 5,094 miles.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Lisbon?

Lisbon is 2 hours behind Johannesburg at the moment.

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