KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,483 km
5,271 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
8,483 km
5,271 mi / 4,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
307°
northwest

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KTM LIS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code KTM LIS
ICAO Code VNKT LPPT
City Kathmandu Lisbon
Country Nepal Portugal
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 4,390 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 38.780000, -9.140000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 8,483 kilometers (5,271 miles / 4,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:29 in Kathmandu, it's 09:44 in Lisbon. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,016 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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