Distance From Nelson Airport to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Nelson Airport () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 4366 miles or 7027 kilometers or 3792 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 Nelson ( Canada ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Ponta Delgada takes around 10 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, Canada to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 10 hours 2 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		7027 km
Statute Miles		4366 miles
Nautical Miles		3792 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 2 minutes

Nelson Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, Canada and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, Canada and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Nelson (Canada) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 6 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 6 Hours ahead of Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (Canada)	2026-03-20, 03:40:23 MST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-03-20, 09:40:23 -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

Nelson Airport ( / CZNL) Nelson, Canada

Destination

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