Distance From São Jorge Airport to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, SJZ - TIA Distance

The distance from São Jorge Airport (SJZ) to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) is 2509 miles or 4037 kilometers or 2179 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 Velas ( Portugal ) to Tirana ( Albania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Velas and Tirana takes around 5 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from São Jorge Airport, Velas, Portugal to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, Tirana, Albania is 5 hours 46 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 • SJZ - TIA

Kilometers		4037 km
Statute Miles		2509 miles
Nautical Miles		2179 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 46 minutes

São Jorge Airport to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa Flight Route Map - SJZ to TIA Flight Path

Location of São Jorge Airport & Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa is given below.
Click the map to view Velas to Tirana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Velas, Portugal and Tirana, Albania. .

Nonstop flight route between Velas, Portugal and Tirana, Albania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SJZ - TIA

Time difference between Velas (Portugal) and Tirana (Albania) is 2 Hours.
Tirana time is 2 Hours ahead of Velas.

Location	Local Time
Velas (Portugal)	2026-03-21, 01:23:24 -01
Tirana (Albania)	2026-03-21, 03:23:24 CET

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

São Jorge Airport (SJZ / LPSJ) Velas, Portugal

Destination

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA / LATI) Tirana, Albania