Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Funchal flights
Funchal lies 528 km (328 mi) north of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Funchal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Population | 383,516 | 105,795 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 280 m (919 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Madeira) |
| Nearest large airport | LPA, 19 km out | FNC, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 35001–35229 | 2640-379–9064-512 |
What changes when you arrive in Funchal
Crossing from Spain into Portugal: the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Funchal
Funchal is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,110 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Porto Santo Airport (PXO, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,110 ft | 192 ft |
| Porto Santo Airport (regional) | PXO | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,861 ft | 341 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Funchal from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
528 km (328 mi) in a straight line, north of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
How long does it take to get from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Funchal by air?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Funchal?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Funchal flights?
Typically Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC); Funchal also has PXO.
What currency do I need in Funchal?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.