Distance From Sandhills Airstrip to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Sandhills Airstrip () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 11371 miles or 18299 kilometers or 9874 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 Awanui ( New Zealand ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Awanui and Ponta Delgada takes around 26 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sandhills Airstrip, Awanui, New Zealand to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 26 hours 8 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		18299 km
Statute Miles		11371 miles
Nautical Miles		9874 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 8 minutes

Sandhills Airstrip to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Awanui, New Zealand and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Awanui, New Zealand and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Awanui (New Zealand) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 12 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 12 Hours behind Awanui.

Location	Local Time
Awanui (New Zealand)	2026-05-04, 13:49:48 NZST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-05-04, 01:49:48 +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

Sandhills Airstrip ( / ) Awanui, New Zealand

Destination

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