Distance From Lohathla Military Airport to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Lohathla Military Airport () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 5534 miles or 8906 kilometers or 4806 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 Lohathla ( South Africa ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lohathla and Ponta Delgada takes around 12 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lohathla Military Airport, Lohathla, South Africa to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 12 hours 43 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		8906 km
Statute Miles		5534 miles
Nautical Miles		4806 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 43 minutes

Lohathla Military Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Lohathla (South Africa) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 2 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 2 Hours behind Lohathla.

Location	Local Time
Lohathla (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 04:25:39 SAST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-04-02, 02:25:39 +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

Lohathla Military Airport ( / FALH) Lohathla, South Africa

Destination

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