LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
7,947 km
4,938 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
7,947 km
4,938 mi / 4,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
343°
north northwest

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LIS MTX
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Metro Field
IATA Code LIS MTX
ICAO Code LPPT KMTF
City Lisbon Fairbanks
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Anchorage
Elevation 374 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 64.810000, -147.760000

Lisbon (LIS) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 7,947 kilometers (4,938 miles / 4,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 15:20 in Lisbon, it's 06:20 in Fairbanks. With a 9-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 Fairbanks (MTX) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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