Transit Desk

Crossing brief

How far is it from Portugal to India?

Distance
It is about 7,776 km (4,832 mi) from Portugal to India as the crow flies — roughly 10 h 52 min by non-stop flight.

Lisbon to New Delhi

Portugal India
Distance
7,776 km
In miles
4,832 mi
Flight time
10 h 52 min
Time change
4 h 30 min east

Distance is the great-circle distance between the capitals (Lisbon and New Delhi); flight time is an estimate for a non-stop route at cruising speed. Real schedules vary with routing, winds and connections.

This is a long-haul route: among the 59 countries we cover, India is the #40 closest to Portugal, making it one of the more distant destinations.

Crossing from Portugal to India

The practical differences you will notice on this specific trip.

Time on arrivalYou fly east and lose 4 h 30 min. On arrival your body clock reads 4 h 30 min behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.
PowerPack a plug adapter — India uses Type D/M sockets your Portugal plugs do not fit. Voltage is the same (230V).
Money1 EUR = 108.744 INR — exchange Euro for Indian Rupee before or on arrival.

Common questions

How far is Portugal from India?

About 7,776 km (4,832 miles) in a straight line between the two capitals.

How long is the flight from Portugal to India?

A non-stop flight takes roughly 10 h 52 min, though actual times depend on the exact airports and routing.

Will I be jet-lagged flying to India?

You fly east and lose 4 h 30 min. On arrival your body clock reads 4 h 30 min behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.

Updated July 2, 2026