LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
15,323 km
9,521 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
15,323 km
9,521 mi / 8,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
357°
north

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LIS MTK
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code LIS MTK
ICAO Code LPPT NGMN
City Lisbon Makin Island
Country Portugal Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 374 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 3.370000, 172.990000

Lisbon (LIS) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 15,323 kilometers (9,521 miles / 8,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Portugal with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Lisbon, it's 06:29 in Makin Island. 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 Makin Island (MTK) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 2° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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