LIS to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 5,551 km (3,449 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to LIS).
How far is it from Lisbon to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 5,551 km (3,449 mi, 2,997 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 LIS to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly northwest of LIS.
How is the LIS to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written LIS-PHL in IATA codes and LPPT-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is LIS (LPPT), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| LIS | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | LPPT | KPHL |
| Country | Portugal | United States |
| Elevation | 374 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #58 | #33 |
LPPT starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; KPHL starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHL sits 338 ft (103 m) lower than LIS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LIS to PHL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Lisbon from Philadelphia?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 5,551 km (3,449 mi, 2,997 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LIS to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between LIS and PHL takes about 7h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from LIS?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly northwest of Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
Which airlines fly LIS to PHL?
2 airlines appear on the LIS-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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