Distance From San Francisco International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), SFO - LIS Distance

The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) is 5668 miles or 9121 kilometers or 4922 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 San Francisco ( United States ) to Lisbon ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Lisbon takes around 13 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), Lisbon, Portugal is 13 hours 1 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 • SFO - LIS

Kilometers		9121 km
Statute Miles		5668 miles
Nautical Miles		4922 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 1 minutes

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

Location of San Francisco International Airport & Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) is given below.
Click the map to view San Francisco to Lisbon nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and Lisbon, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFO - LIS

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and Lisbon (Portugal) is 8 Hours.
Lisbon time is 8 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2026-05-05, 10:08:17 PDT
Lisbon (Portugal)	2026-05-05, 18:08:17 WEST

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

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States

Destination

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