LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
9,113 km
5,662 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,113 km
5,662 mi / 4,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
308°
northwest

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LIS WHP
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code LIS WHP
ICAO Code LPPT KWHP
City Lisbon Los Angeles
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 374 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 34.260000, -118.410000

Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,113 kilometers (5,662 miles / 4,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 19:14 in Lisbon, it's 11:14 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 48° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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