Distance From Kern Field to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Kern Field () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 3529 miles or 5680 kilometers or 3065 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 Polk City ( United States ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Polk City and Ponta Delgada takes around 8 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kern Field, Polk City, United States to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 8 hours 6 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		5680 km
Statute Miles		3529 miles
Nautical Miles		3065 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 6 minutes

Kern Field to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Polk City (United States) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 5 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 5 Hours ahead of Polk City.

Location	Local Time
Polk City (United States)	2026-05-04, 11:25:17 CDT
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-05-04, 16:25:17 +00

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

Kern Field ( / IA48) Polk City, United States

Destination

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