BOS to LIS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 5,124 km (3,184 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (LIS to BOS).
How far is it from Boston to Lisbon?
The great-circle distance between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is 5,124 km (3,184 mi, 2,767 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BOS to LIS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LIS is roughly east of BOS.
How is the BOS to LIS route written in code?
The pair is written BOS-LIS in IATA codes and KBOS-LPPT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Boston Logan International Airport is BOS (KBOS), Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is LIS (LPPT).
| BOS | LIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Boston Logan International Airport | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport |
| ICAO code | KBOS | LPPT |
| Country | United States | Portugal |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 374 ft |
| Rank by connections | #61 | #58 |
KBOS starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; LPPT starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LIS sits 354 ft (108 m) higher than BOS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BOS to LIS
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | SATA International | RZO | Air Azores | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: TP.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Boston from Lisbon?
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are 5,124 km (3,184 mi, 2,767 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BOS to LIS?
A typical nonstop flight between BOS and LIS takes about 6h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIS from BOS?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) lies roughly east of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Which airlines fly BOS to LIS?
1 airline appear on the BOS-LIS route in the open dataset, including SATA International.
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