Flights Lisbon → Philadelphia
LIS → PHL
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Philadelphia?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 22m. 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 connects Lisbon, Portugal, with Philadelphia, USA, using Boeing 757 and Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Philadelphia sees over 28 million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and connectivity.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 5,551 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating LIS-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about LIS-PHL
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 22m. 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: American Airlines, TAP Portugal.
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The Lisbon-Philadelphia route is about 5,551 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.
