Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,668
miles
9,121
kilometers
4,925
nautical miles

🕐 11h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (313°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,668 9,069
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,668 9,069
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,668 8,502
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,668 8,502
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,668 11,336
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,668 8,502
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?

A round trip between Lisbon and San Francisco earns you 11,336 base miles - that's 45% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LIS to SFO route connects Lisbon, Portugal with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,668 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Portugal to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 313° from Lisbon. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LIS

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

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

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to San Francisco International Airport is 5,668 miles (9,121 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LIS to SFO typically take around 11h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,668 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.