Distance From Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to San Diego International Airport, LIS - SAN Distance

The distance from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 5681 miles or 9142 kilometers or 4933 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lisbon ( Portugal ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lisbon and San Diego takes around 13 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), Lisbon, Portugal to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 13 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LIS - SAN

Kilometers		9142 km
Statute Miles		5681 miles
Nautical Miles		4933 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 3 minutes

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - LIS to SAN Flight Path

Location of Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) & San Diego International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lisbon, Portugal and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIS - SAN

Time difference between Lisbon (Portugal) and San Diego (United States) is 8 Hours.
San Diego time is 8 Hours behind Lisbon.

Location	Local Time
Lisbon (Portugal)	2025-12-17, 05:31:46 WET
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-16, 21:31:46 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS / LPPT) Lisbon, Portugal

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States