Distance From Kirkwall Airport to João Paulo II Airport, KOI - PDL Distance

The distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 1783 miles or 2868 kilometers or 1548 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 Orkney Islands ( United Kingdom ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Orkney Islands and Ponta Delgada takes around 4 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 4 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 • KOI - PDL

Kilometers		2868 km
Statute Miles		1783 miles
Nautical Miles		1548 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 5 minutes

Kirkwall Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - KOI to PDL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Orkney Islands, United Kingdom and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Orkney Islands, United Kingdom and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KOI - PDL

Time difference between Orkney Islands (United Kingdom) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 1 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 1 Hours behind Orkney Islands.

Location	Local Time
Orkney Islands (United Kingdom)	2026-08-04, 00:29:52 BST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-08-03, 23:29:52 +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

Kirkwall Airport (KOI / EGPA) Orkney Islands, United Kingdom

Destination

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