Direct flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Washington (IAD): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 75% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 6 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 5,766 km, an estimated 7 hours 54 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Lisbon and Washington. Updated 7 September 2026 at 14:16 UTC.
of the last 8 operated LIS → IAD flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +6 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysFlights UA943 12:20 daily
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at LIS and IAD: 38% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +4 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Lisbon to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LIS to IAD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search — Lisbon (LIS) to Washington (IAD) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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LIS to IAD questions
Is LIS–IAD running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at LIS is the weaker end, route health score 85/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on LIS–IAD?
Operators schedule morning departures around 11:40 and evening departures around 17:15 from LIS. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the IAD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from LIS to IAD?
Great-circle distance is 5,766 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 437–524 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does LIS–IAD fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 21 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.