IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,611 km
2,865 miles
PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
Distance
4,611 km
2,865 mi / 2,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
284°
west northwest

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IST PDL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Joao Paulo II Airport
IATA Code IST PDL
ICAO Code LTFM LPPD
City Istanbul Ponta Delgada
Country Turkey Portugal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 325 ft 259 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 37.740000, -25.700000

Istanbul (IST) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 4,611 kilometers (2,865 miles / 2,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Turkey with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Istanbul, it's 12:25 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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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