Distance From Alpnach Air Base to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Alpnach Air Base () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 1831 miles or 2947 kilometers or 1591 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Alpnach ( Switzerland ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alpnach and Ponta Delgada takes around 4 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alpnach Air Base, Alpnach, Switzerland to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 4 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PDL

Kilometers		2947 km
Statute Miles		1831 miles
Nautical Miles		1591 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 12 minutes

Alpnach Air Base to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

Location of Alpnach Air Base & João Paulo II Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alpnach to Ponta Delgada nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Alpnach, Switzerland and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Alpnach, Switzerland and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Alpnach (Switzerland) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 2 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 2 Hours behind Alpnach.

Location	Local Time
Alpnach (Switzerland)	2026-03-17, 20:12:55 CET
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-03-17, 18:12:55 -01

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alpnach Air Base ( / LSMA) Alpnach, Switzerland

Destination

João Paulo II Airport (PDL / LPPD) Ponta Delgada, Portugal