BFI
Seattle
United States
8,365 km
5,198 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
8,365 km
5,198 mi / 4,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
48°
northeast

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BFI LIS
Airport Name Boeing Field/King County International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code BFI LIS
ICAO Code KBFI LPPT
City Seattle Lisbon
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 22 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 47.530000, -122.300000 38.780000, -9.140000

Seattle (BFI) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) in Seattle, United States to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 8,365 kilometers (5,198 miles / 4,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:18 in Seattle, it's 06:18 in Lisbon. With a 8-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 Seattle (BFI) follows a heading of 320° (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 Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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