LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
8,371 km
5,202 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,371 km
5,202 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
320°
northwest

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LIS SEA
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code LIS SEA
ICAO Code LPPT KSEA
City Lisbon Seattle
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 374 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 47.450000, -122.310000

Lisbon (LIS) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,371 kilometers (5,202 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 07:04 in Lisbon, it's 23:04 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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