LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,690 km
5,400 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
8,690 km
5,400 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LIS TPJ
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code LIS TPJ
ICAO Code LPPT VNTJ
City Lisbon Taplejung
Country Portugal Nepal
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 374 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 27.350000, 87.700000

Lisbon (LIS) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 8,690 kilometers (5,400 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Nepal. 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 11:48 in Lisbon, it's 17:33 in Taplejung. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,616 feet between the two airports. Suketar 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 Taplejung (TPJ) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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