# Distance from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Velas (SJZ)

> 3,047 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,047 km / 1,893 mi / 1,645 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 256° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Portugal
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 19:15 in Dusseldorf, it's 17:15 in Velas)
- **Elevation difference**: 164 ft (SJZ is higher than DUS)

## Airports

### [Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dus-dusseldorf-dusseldorf-international-airport/1ef266de-baf6-6c46-b569-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dusseldorf, Germany
- ICAO: EDDL
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.290000, 6.770000
- Elevation: 147 ft

### [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Velas, Portugal
- ICAO: LPSJ
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Coordinates: 38.670000, -28.180000
- Elevation: 311 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:15 in Dusseldorf, it's 17:15 in Velas.

## Related

- [Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dus-dusseldorf-dusseldorf-international-airport/1ef266de-baf6-6c46-b569-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)