Airport Comparison
| KWA | LIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport | Lisbon Portela Airport |
| IATA Code | KWA | LIS |
| ICAO Code | PKWA | LPPT |
| City | Kwajalein | Lisbon |
| Country | Marshall Islands | Portugal |
| Timezone | Pacific/Kwajalein | Europe/Lisbon |
| Elevation | 16 ft | 374 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.720000, 167.730000 | 38.780000, -9.140000 |
Kwajalein (KWA) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 14,723 kilometers (9,149 miles / 7,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.
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 Marshall Islands 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 15:50 in Kwajalein, it's 03:50 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 Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 4° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.