Flights Lisbon → Newark
LIS → EWR
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Newark?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Newark (EWR) takes about 7h 13m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Lisbon to Newark, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the Airbus A340-300, Airbus A330-200, and Boeing 757-200. The destination airport in Newark opened in 2001 and currently serves over 43 million passengers annually.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by TAP Portugal, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 5,434 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 13m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
Flexible on this trip? Compare flights
Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating LIS-EWR
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LIS-EWR
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Newark (EWR) takes about 7h 13m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: TAP Portugal, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Newark, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Lisbon-Newark route is about 5,434 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
