LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,058 km
3,143 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
5,058 km
3,143 mi / 2,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
344°
north northwest

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LIS THU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code LIS THU
ICAO Code LPPT BGTL
City Lisbon Thule
Country Portugal Greenland
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Thule
Elevation 374 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 76.530000, -68.700000

Lisbon (LIS) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 5,058 kilometers (3,143 miles / 2,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:54 in Lisbon, it's 09:54 in Thule. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 110° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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