PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
7,975 km
4,955 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,975 km
4,955 mi / 4,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PDL SAN
Airport Name Joao Paulo II Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code PDL SAN
ICAO Code LPPD KSAN
City Ponta Delgada San Diego
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Atlantic/Azores America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 259 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 37.740000, -25.700000 32.730000, -117.190000

Ponta Delgada (PDL) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 7,975 kilometers (4,955 miles / 4,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in Ponta Delgada, it's 09:49 in San Diego. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) follows a heading of 56° (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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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