Detroit (DTW) to Lisbon (LIS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,779
miles
6,082
kilometers
3,284
nautical miles

🕐 7h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (67°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,779 6,046
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,779 6,046
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,779 5,669
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,779 5,669
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,779 7,558
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,779 5,669
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Detroit and Lisbon follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to LIS route connects Detroit, United States with Lisbon, Portugal. This long-haul flight covers 3,779 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Portugal. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 67° from Detroit. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About LIS

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) serves Lisbon, Portugal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) is 3,779 miles (6,082 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to LIS typically take around 7h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,779 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.