The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 15,298 kilometers (9,506 miles / 8,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 11:48 in Lisbon, it's 21:48 in Tekin. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,411 feet between the two airports. Tekin Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tekin (TKW) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.