Distance From Sila Airport to João Paulo II Airport, SIL - PDL Distance

The distance from Sila Airport (SIL) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 10422 miles or 16772 kilometers or 9051 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 Sila Mission ( Papua New Guinea ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sila Mission and Ponta Delgada takes around 23 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sila Airport, Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 23 hours 57 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 • SIL - PDL

Kilometers		16772 km
Statute Miles		10422 miles
Nautical Miles		9051 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 57 minutes

Sila Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - SIL to PDL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SIL - PDL

Time difference between Sila Mission (Papua New Guinea) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 10 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 10 Hours behind Sila Mission.

Location	Local Time
Sila Mission (Papua New Guinea)	2026-09-18, 23:48:07 +10
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-09-18, 13:48:07 +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

Sila Airport (SIL / AYSG) Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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