LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
9,139 km
5,679 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,139 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
306°
northwest

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LIS SDM
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code LIS SDM
ICAO Code LPPT KSDM
City Lisbon San Diego
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 374 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 32.570000, -116.980000

Lisbon (LIS) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 9,139 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 21:54 in Lisbon, it's 13:54 in San Diego. 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 Diego (SDM) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 49° (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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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