Distance From João Paulo II Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, PDL - HEL Distance

The distance from João Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 2677 miles or 4308 kilometers or 2325 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 Ponta Delgada ( Portugal ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ponta Delgada and Helsinki takes around 6 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 6 hours 9 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 - HEL

Kilometers		4308 km
Statute Miles		2677 miles
Nautical Miles		2325 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 9 minutes

João Paulo II Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - PDL to HEL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ponta Delgada, Portugal and Helsinki, Finland. .

Nonstop flight route between Ponta Delgada, Portugal and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PDL - HEL

Time difference between Ponta Delgada (Portugal) and Helsinki (Finland) is 3 Hours.
Helsinki time is 3 Hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

Location	Local Time
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-04-30, 12:21:57 +00
Helsinki (Finland)	2026-04-30, 15:21:57 EEST

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

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

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland