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SAN to LIS: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Lisbon (Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport))
5,680 mi
9,142 km · 4,936 nm
11h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,680 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 36m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- LIS — Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) · Lisbon, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near LIS
- AVR · Alverca Air Base9 mi away
- CAT · Cascais Airport12 mi away
- QLR · Monte Real Air Base74 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from LIS?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lisbon (LIS) is 5,680 miles (9,142 km, 4,936 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to LIS?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 36m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lisbon?
Lisbon is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LIS?
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