Flights Ponta Delgada → Boston
PDL → BOS
How long is the flight from Ponta Delgada to Boston?
The flight from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Boston (BOS) takes about 5h 14m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Ponta Delgada, an airport that opened in 1969, with the bustling city of Boston. The destination airport serves a staggering 36,090,716 passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Ponta Delgada (PDL) → Boston (BOS) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Boston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Ponta Delgada the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Boston: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Boston (BOS) heads west for about 3,845 km, a flight time of roughly 5h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Ponta Delgada the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Boston it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating PDL-BOS
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Frequently asked questions about PDL-BOS
The flight from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Boston (BOS) takes about 5h 14m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: TAP Portugal.
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The Ponta Delgada-Boston route is about 3,845 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
