KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
6,213 km
3,861 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
6,213 km
3,861 mi / 3,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
319°
northwest

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KIS LIS
Airport Name Kisumu Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code KIS LIS
ICAO Code HKKI LPPT
City Kisumu Lisbon
Country Kenya Portugal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 3,734 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -0.090000, 34.730000 38.780000, -9.140000

Kisumu (KIS) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 6,213 kilometers (3,861 miles / 3,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Kenya 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 17:11 in Kisumu, it's 14:11 in Lisbon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,360 feet between the two airports. Lisbon Portela Airport sits lower than Kisumu Airport.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Kisumu (KIS) follows a heading of 123° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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