The distance from Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 3969 miles or 6388 kilometers or 3447 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.
6388 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Sugar Land Regional Airport (United States) and João Paulo II Airport (Portugal).
How long does it take to travel from Houston ( United States ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Ponta Delgada takes around 9 hours 7 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Sugar Land Regional Airport, Houston, United States to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is
9 hours 7 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 • SGR - PDL
| Kilometers | | 6388 km |
| Statute Miles | | 3969 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 3447 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 9 hours 7 minutes |
Sugar Land Regional Airport to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - SGR to PDL Flight Path
Location of Sugar Land Regional Airport & João Paulo II Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Ponta Delgada nonstop flight path and travel direction.
Click to see flight route on Google Map between Houston, United States and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .
Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
Time Difference Between the Airports • SGR - PDL
Time difference between
Houston (United States) and
Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 5 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 5 Hours ahead of Houston.
| Location | Local Time |
| Houston (United States) | 2026-06-20, 00:39:08 CDT |
| Ponta Delgada (Portugal) | 2026-06-20, 05:39:08 +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.