FNC to PDL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) to João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 985 km (612 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PDL to FNC).
How far is it from Funchal to Ponta Delgada?
The great-circle distance between Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) is 985 km (612 mi, 532 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FNC to PDL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PDL is roughly northwest of FNC.
How is the FNC to PDL route written in code?
The pair is written FNC-PDL in IATA codes and LPMA-LPPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport is FNC (LPMA), João Paulo II Airport is PDL (LPPD).
| FNC | PDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | João Paulo II Airport |
| ICAO code | LPMA | LPPD |
| Country | Portugal | Portugal |
| Elevation | 192 ft | 259 ft |
| Rank by connections | #301 | #538 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 67 ft (20 m) of each other.
Airlines flying FNC to PDL
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NT | Binter Canarias | IBB | - | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: S4, TP.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Funchal from Ponta Delgada?
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are 985 km (612 mi, 532 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FNC to PDL?
A typical nonstop flight between FNC and PDL takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PDL from FNC?
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) lies roughly northwest of Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC).
Which airlines fly FNC to PDL?
1 airline appear on the FNC-PDL route in the open dataset, including Binter Canarias.
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