JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
6,664 km
4,141 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
6,664 km
4,141 mi / 3,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JRO LIS
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code JRO LIS
ICAO Code HTKJ LPPT
City Arusha Lisbon
Country Tanzania Portugal
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 2,932 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 38.780000, -9.140000

Arusha (JRO) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 6,664 kilometers (4,141 miles / 3,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Arusha, it's 13:35 in Lisbon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,558 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 124° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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