IAD
Washington
United States
5,771 km
3,586 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
5,771 km
3,586 mi / 3,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAD LIS
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code IAD LIS
ICAO Code KIAD LPPT
City Washington Lisbon
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 312 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 38.780000, -9.140000

Washington (IAD) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 5,771 kilometers (3,586 miles / 3,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 03:20 in Washington, it's 08:20 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 Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 293° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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