Distance From Grootbraai Airport to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Grootbraai Airport () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 5694 miles or 9163 kilometers or 4944 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 Villiers ( South Africa ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Villiers and Ponta Delgada takes around 13 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grootbraai Airport, Villiers, South Africa to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 13 hours 5 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		9163 km
Statute Miles		5694 miles
Nautical Miles		4944 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 5 minutes

Grootbraai Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Villiers, South Africa and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Villiers, South Africa and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Villiers (South Africa) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 3 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 3 Hours behind Villiers.

Location	Local Time
Villiers (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 03:12:20 SAST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2025-12-15, 00:12:20 -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

Grootbraai Airport ( / ) Villiers, South Africa

Destination

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