AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
15,638 km
9,717 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
15,638 km
9,717 mi / 8,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
north

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AEA LIS
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code AEA LIS
ICAO Code NGTB LPPT
City Abemama Atoll Lisbon
Country Kiribati Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 8 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 38.780000, -9.140000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 15,638 kilometers (9,717 miles / 8,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Abemama Atoll, it's 13:50 in Lisbon. 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 Lisbon (LIS) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 355° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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