Duesseldorf to Lisbon flight pathDUSLIS

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Flight time2h 15m
Distance1,157
Heading228° → 217°
Best side
LeftMostly left

While takeoff on the right offers Rhine Valley views, the landing approach on the left provides superior scenery with the Tagus estuary, Lisbon's dramatic hillside cityscape, and Atlantic coastline. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Duesseldorf to Lisbon is 1,157 miles (1,862 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Loire Valley (France), Massif Central foothills, Spanish Meseta plateau, Douro River valley (Portugal), Atlantic coastal plains approaching Lisbon

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from DUS

RIGHT

Right side offers views of the Rhine River valley and the industrial Ruhr region as you climb westward. The left side faces inland toward flat agricultural plains with minimal visual interest.

Rhine RiverRuhr Valley industrial corridorNorth German Plain extending eastward
DUS DusseldorfHub for Eurowings
Aerial window seat view during landing at Lisbon (left side) — Tagus River estuary and delta, Lisbon's central hills and urban sprawl, Atlantic coastline and Sintra mountains (distant, north)

Landing at LIS

LEFT

Left side provides views of the Tagus River estuary, Lisbon's distinctive hillside layout, and the Atlantic coastline as you descend toward Humberto Delgado Airport. The right side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain.

Tagus River estuary and deltaLisbon's central hills and urban sprawlAtlantic coastline and Sintra mountains (distantnorth)
LIS LisboaHub for TAP Air Portugal

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Lisboa (LIS)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Duesseldorf to Lisbon. While takeoff on the right offers Rhine Valley views, the landing approach on the left provides superior scenery with the Tagus estuary, Lisbon's dramatic hillside cityscape, and Atlantic coastline. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

What can I see during takeoff from Dusseldorf in Duesseldorf?

During takeoff from Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Rhine River valley and the industrial Ruhr region as you climb westward. The left side faces inland toward flat agricultural plains with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Rhine River (meandering south of Düsseldorf), Ruhr Valley industrial corridor, North German Plain extending eastward.

What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Tagus River estuary, Lisbon's distinctive hillside layout, and the Atlantic coastline as you descend toward Humberto Delgado Airport. The right side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary and delta, Lisbon's central hills and urban sprawl, Atlantic coastline and Sintra mountains (distant, north).

How long is the flight from Duesseldorf to Lisbon?

The flight from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Lisboa (LIS) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,157 miles (1,862 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Duesseldorf to Lisbon flight path pass over?

Loire Valley (France), Massif Central foothills, Spanish Meseta plateau, Douro River valley (Portugal), Atlantic coastal plains approaching Lisbon