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Flight Time from New York to Lisbon

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Flight time

7h 21m

estimated nonstop

Distance

3,358 mi

Time difference

Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of New York.

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Estimated nonstop time from great-circle distance and typical airline block speeds. Actual times vary about ±30 min with winds, routing and aircraft - eastbound is usually faster than westbound. Times shown for direct flights; connections add layover time.

In Brief

How long is the flight from New York to Lisbon?

The flight from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) takes approximately 7h 21m nonstop, covering a great-circle distance of 3,358 mi (5,404 km). Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of New York. Actual times vary by about 30 minutes with winds, air-traffic routing and aircraft type, and connecting flights take longer once you add layover time.

Key takeaways

  • Flight time: about 7h 21m nonstop (JFK → LIS).
  • Distance: 3,358 mi / 5,404 km great-circle.
  • Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of New York.
  • Eastbound is usually 30-60 min faster than westbound on long routes.
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New York to Lisbon flight: FAQ

Flight time, distance and time difference for this route.

The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Lisbon (LIS) takes about 7h 21m, covering a great-circle distance of 3,358 mi (5,404 km). Actual times vary by roughly 30 minutes with winds, routing and aircraft; connecting flights take longer once you add the layover.

New York and Lisbon are about 3,358 mi (5,404 km) apart as the crow flies - the great-circle distance airlines fly close to. Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of New York.

Roughly, but not exactly. The distance is identical, so the estimate is the same both ways, but in reality one direction is usually 30-60 minutes faster because of high-altitude winds - eastbound flights ride the jet stream while westbound flights fight a headwind.

Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of New York. That's based on standard time-zone offsets and doesn't account for daylight saving, so it can shift by an hour around DST changeovers. Use the calculator above with your departure time to see your local arrival time.

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