LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
17,027 km
10,580 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
17,027 km
10,580 mi / 9,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LIS RTA
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code LIS RTA
ICAO Code LPPT NFNR
City Lisbon Rotuma
Country Portugal Fiji
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 374 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Lisbon (LIS) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 17,027 kilometers (10,580 miles / 9,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:36 in Lisbon, it's 02:36 in Rotuma. With a 12-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 Rotuma (RTA) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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