LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
6,013 km
3,736 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
6,013 km
3,736 mi / 3,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LIS RDU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code LIS RDU
ICAO Code LPPT KRDU
City Lisbon Raleigh/Durham
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/New_York
Elevation 374 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 35.880000, -78.790000

Lisbon (LIS) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 6,013 kilometers (3,736 miles / 3,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 17:59 in Lisbon, it's 12:59 in Raleigh/Durham. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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