LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,441 km
5,245 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
8,441 km
5,245 mi / 4,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS TCU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code LIS TCU
ICAO Code LPPT FATN
City Lisbon Homeward
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 374 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Lisbon (LIS) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 8,441 kilometers (5,245 miles / 4,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:29 in Lisbon, it's 17:29 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,567 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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