LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
12,794 km
7,950 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
12,794 km
7,950 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
61°
east northeast

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LIS TWU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code LIS TWU
ICAO Code LPPT WBKW
City Lisbon Tawau
Country Portugal Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 374 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 4.320000, 118.130000

Lisbon (LIS) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 12,794 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Lisbon, it's 22:42 in Tawau. With a 8-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 Tawau (TWU) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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