Distance From Risker Field to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Risker Field () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 2891 miles or 4652 kilometers or 2511 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 Bulger ( United States ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulger and Ponta Delgada takes around 6 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Risker Field, Bulger, United States to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 6 hours 38 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		4652 km
Statute Miles		2891 miles
Nautical Miles		2511 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 38 minutes

Risker Field to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Bulger (United States) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 3 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 3 Hours ahead of Bulger.

Location	Local Time
Bulger (United States)	2026-03-20, 04:14:00 EDT
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-03-20, 07:14:00 -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

Risker Field ( / 3PS9) Bulger, United States

Destination

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