Distance From RAF Fairford to João Paulo II Airport, FFD - PDL Distance

The distance from RAF Fairford (FFD) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 1507 miles or 2425 kilometers or 1309 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 Fairford ( United Kingdom ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairford and Ponta Delgada takes around 3 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Fairford, Fairford, United Kingdom to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 3 hours 27 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 • FFD - PDL

Kilometers		2425 km
Statute Miles		1507 miles
Nautical Miles		1309 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 27 minutes

RAF Fairford to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - FFD to PDL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • FFD - PDL

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

Location	Local Time
Fairford (United Kingdom)	2026-10-29, 00:16:48 GMT
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-10-28, 23:16:48 -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

RAF Fairford (FFD / EGVA) Fairford, United Kingdom

Destination

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