DCA
Washington
United States
5,736 km
3,564 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
5,736 km
3,564 mi / 3,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA LIS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code DCA LIS
ICAO Code KDCA LPPT
City Washington Lisbon
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 14 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 38.780000, -9.140000

Washington (DCA) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 5,736 kilometers (3,564 miles / 3,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 00:55 in Washington, it's 05:55 in Lisbon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Washington (DCA) 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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