Distance From Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef) Air Base to João Paulo II Airport

The distance from Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef) Air Base () to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 8186 miles or 13174 kilometers or 7109 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 Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef) ( China ) to Ponta Delgada ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef) and Ponta Delgada takes around 18 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef) Air Base, Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef), China to João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 18 hours 49 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		13174 km
Statute Miles		8186 miles
Nautical Miles		7109 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 49 minutes

Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef) Air Base to João Paulo II Airport Flight Route Map - to PDL Flight Path

Location of Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef) Air Base & João Paulo II Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef) to Ponta Delgada nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef), China and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef), China and Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PDL

Time difference between Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef) (China) and Ponta Delgada (Portugal) is 9 Hours.
Ponta Delgada time is 9 Hours behind Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef).

Location	Local Time
Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef) (China)	2026-03-19, 06:23:45 CST
Ponta Delgada (Portugal)	2026-03-18, 21:23:45 -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

Zhubi Jiao (Subi Reef) Air Base ( / ) Sansha (Zhubi Jiao / Subi Reef), China

Destination

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