LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
7,265 km
4,514 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
7,265 km
4,514 mi / 3,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LIS MSY
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code LIS MSY
ICAO Code LPPT KMSY
City Lisbon New Orleans
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Chicago
Elevation 374 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 29.990000, -90.260000

Lisbon (LIS) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 7,265 kilometers (4,514 miles / 3,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 18:21 in Lisbon, it's 12:21 in New Orleans. 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 New Orleans (MSY) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 58° (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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