LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
6,992 km
4,344 miles
LMS
Louisville
United States
Distance
6,992 km
4,344 mi / 3,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LIS LMS
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Louisville/Winston County Airport
IATA Code LIS LMS
ICAO Code LPPT KLMS
City Lisbon Louisville
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Chicago
Elevation 374 ft 575 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 33.100000, -89.100000

Lisbon (LIS) to Louisville (LMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) in Louisville, United States is 6,992 kilometers (4,344 miles / 3,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Lisbon, it's 12:35 in Louisville. With a 6-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 Louisville (LMS) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). 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 Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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