IAD
Washington
United States
4,459 km
2,770 miles
PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
Distance
4,459 km
2,770 mi / 2,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

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IAD PDL
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Joao Paulo II Airport
IATA Code IAD PDL
ICAO Code KIAD LPPD
City Washington Ponta Delgada
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/New_York Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 312 ft 259 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 37.740000, -25.700000

Washington (IAD) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 4,459 kilometers (2,770 miles / 2,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:12 in Washington, it's 11:12 in Ponta Delgada. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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