Los Angeles (LAX) to Lisbon (LIS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,677
miles
9,137
kilometers
4,933
nautical miles

🕐 11h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (48°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,677 9,083
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,677 9,083
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,677 8,516
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,677 8,516
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,677 11,354
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,677 8,516
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Los Angeles to Lisbon would take approximately 12 days compared to just 11h 19m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to LIS route connects Los Angeles, United States with Lisbon, Portugal. This long-haul flight covers 5,677 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 48° from Los Angeles. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 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 Los Angeles International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) is 5,677 miles (9,137 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to LIS typically take around 11h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,677 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.