GVL
Gainesville
United States
6,503 km
4,041 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
6,503 km
4,041 mi / 3,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
62°
east northeast

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GVL LIS
Airport Name Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code GVL LIS
ICAO Code KGVL LPPT
City Gainesville Lisbon
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 1,277 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -83.830000 38.780000, -9.140000

Gainesville (GVL) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 6,503 kilometers (4,041 miles / 3,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 United States with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Gainesville, it's 17:19 in Lisbon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Gainesville (GVL) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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