LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
6,432 km
3,997 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,432 km
3,997 mi / 3,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LIS MDW
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code LIS MDW
ICAO Code LPPT KMDW
City Lisbon Chicago
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Chicago
Elevation 374 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 41.790000, -87.750000

Lisbon (LIS) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 6,432 kilometers (3,997 miles / 3,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 10:45 in Lisbon, it's 04:45 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (MDW) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 65° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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