LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
9,119 km
5,666 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
9,119 km
5,666 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
306°
northwest

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LIS SEE
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code LIS SEE
ICAO Code LPPT KSEE
City Lisbon San Diego/El Cajon
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 374 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 32.830000, -116.970000

Lisbon (LIS) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 9,119 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 16:10 in Lisbon, it's 08:10 in San Diego/El Cajon. 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 San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 49° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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