New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,358
miles
5,404
kilometers
2,918
nautical miles

🕐 6h 54m
Flight Time
🧭 E (70°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,358 5,373
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,358 5,373
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,358 5,037
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,358 5,037
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,358 6,716
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,358 5,037
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 New York 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 JFK to LIS route connects New York, United States with Lisbon, Portugal. This long-haul flight covers 3,358 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 E bearing of 70° from New York. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the 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 John F Kennedy International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) is 3,358 miles (5,404 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to LIS typically take around 6h 54m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,358 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.