LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
5,264 km
3,271 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
5,264 km
3,271 mi / 2,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
74°
east northeast

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LIS THR
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code LIS THR
ICAO Code LPPT OIII
City Lisbon Tehran
Country Portugal Iran
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Tehran
Elevation 374 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 35.690000, 51.310000

Lisbon (LIS) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 5,264 kilometers (3,271 miles / 2,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:07 in Lisbon, it's 17:37 in Tehran. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,588 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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