Distance From Drift River Airport to João Paulo II Airport, DRF - PDL Distance

The distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 5002 miles or 8050 kilometers or 4344 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 Kenai ( United States ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kenai and Ponta Delgada takes around 11 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drift River Airport, Kenai, United States to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 11 hours 30 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 • DRF - PDL

Kilometers		8050 km
Statute Miles		5002 miles
Nautical Miles		4344 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 30 minutes

Drift River Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - DRF to PDL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRF - PDL

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

Location	Local Time
Kenai (United States)	2026-03-18, 12:19:56 AKDT
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-03-18, 19:19:56 -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

Drift River Airport (DRF / 3AK5) Kenai, United States

Destination

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