LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,988 km
5,585 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
8,988 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
313°
northwest

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LIS SMF
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code LIS SMF
ICAO Code LPPT KSMF
City Lisbon Sacramento
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 374 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 38.700000, -121.590000

Lisbon (LIS) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 8,988 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 20:51 in Lisbon, it's 12:51 in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento (SMF) 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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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