Distance From Diablo Canyon Power Plant Heliport to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Diablo Canyon Power Plant Heliport () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 5034 miles or 8101 kilometers or 4371 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 Avila Beach ( United States ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avila Beach and Ponta Delgada takes around 11 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diablo Canyon Power Plant Heliport, Avila Beach, United States to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 11 hours 34 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		8101 km
Statute Miles		5034 miles
Nautical Miles		4371 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 34 minutes

Diablo Canyon Power Plant Heliport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

Location of Diablo Canyon Power Plant Heliport & João Paulo II Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Avila Beach to Ponta Delgada nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Avila Beach, United States and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Avila Beach, United States and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Avila Beach (United States) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 7 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 7 Hours ahead of Avila Beach.

Location	Local Time
Avila Beach (United States)	2025-12-16, 16:46:50 PST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2025-12-16, 23:46:50 -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

Diablo Canyon Power Plant Heliport ( / ) Avila Beach, United States

Destination

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