LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,820 km
9,830 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
15,820 km
9,830 mi / 8,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
354°
north

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LIS TBF
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code LIS TBF
ICAO Code LPPT NGTE
City Lisbon N/A
Country Portugal Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 374 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Lisbon (LIS) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 15,820 kilometers (9,830 miles / 8,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Kiribati. 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 12:48 in Lisbon, it's 00:48 in Tabiteuea North Airport. 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 5° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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