LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
9,108 km
5,659 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
9,108 km
5,659 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

LIS RHV
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code LIS RHV
ICAO Code LPPT KRHV
City Lisbon San Jose
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 374 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 37.330000, -121.820000

Lisbon (LIS) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 9,108 kilometers (5,659 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 02:58 in Lisbon, it's 18:58 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (RHV) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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