Distance From McGhee Tyson Airport to João Paulo II Airport, TYS - PDL Distance

The distance from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 3176 miles or 5111 kilometers or 2758 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 Alcoa ( United States ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alcoa and Ponta Delgada takes around 7 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McGhee Tyson Airport, Alcoa, United States to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 7 hours 18 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 • TYS - PDL

Kilometers		5111 km
Statute Miles		3176 miles
Nautical Miles		2758 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 18 minutes

McGhee Tyson Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - TYS to PDL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TYS - PDL

Time difference between Alcoa (United States) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 4 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 4 Hours ahead of Alcoa.

Location	Local Time
Alcoa (United States)	2025-12-13, 17:03:17 EST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2025-12-13, 21:03:17 -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

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS / KTYS) Alcoa, United States

Destination

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