LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
9,122 km
5,668 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
9,122 km
5,668 mi / 4,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIS VNY
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code LIS VNY
ICAO Code LPPT KVNY
City Lisbon Van Nuys
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 374 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 34.210000, -118.490000

Lisbon (LIS) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 9,122 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 00:01 in Lisbon, it's 16:01 in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys (VNY) 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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