PDL to SMA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from João Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Santa Maria Airport (SMA) is 97 km (61 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 35m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SMA to PDL).
How far is it from Ponta Delgada to Vila do Porto?
The great-circle distance between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Santa Maria Airport (SMA) is 97 km (61 mi, 53 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 PDL to SMA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SMA is roughly southeast of PDL.
How is the PDL to SMA route written in code?
The pair is written PDL-SMA in IATA codes and LPPD-LPAZ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. João Paulo II Airport is PDL (LPPD), Santa Maria Airport is SMA (LPAZ).
| PDL | SMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | João Paulo II Airport | Santa Maria Airport |
| ICAO code | LPPD | LPAZ |
| Country | Portugal | Portugal |
| Elevation | 259 ft | 308 ft |
| Rank by connections | #538 | #1872 |
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 49 ft (15 m) of each other.
Airlines flying PDL to SMA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | SATA International | RZO | Air Azores | Active |
| SP | SATA Air Acores | SAT | Sata | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: 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 Ponta Delgada from Vila do Porto?
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Santa Maria Airport (SMA) are 97 km (61 mi, 53 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PDL to SMA?
A typical nonstop flight between PDL and SMA takes about 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SMA from PDL?
Santa Maria Airport (SMA) lies roughly southeast of João Paulo II Airport (PDL).
Which airlines fly PDL to SMA?
2 airlines appear on the PDL-SMA route in the open dataset, including SATA International, SATA Air Acores.
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