LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,543 km
9,658 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
15,543 km
9,658 mi / 8,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
356°
north

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LIS TRW
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code LIS TRW
ICAO Code LPPT NGTA
City Lisbon Tarawa
Country Portugal Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 374 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 1.380000, 173.150000

Lisbon (LIS) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 15,543 kilometers (9,658 miles / 8,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 17:02 in Lisbon, it's 05:02 in Tarawa. 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 Tarawa (TRW) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 3° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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