FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
9,184 km
5,707 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
9,184 km
5,707 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
319°
northwest

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FTU LIS
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code FTU LIS
ICAO Code FMSD LPPT
City Tolanaro Lisbon
Country Madagascar Portugal
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 29 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 38.780000, -9.140000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 9,184 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:52 in Tolanaro, it's 21:52 in Lisbon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 131° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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