BOA
Boma
DR Congo
13,877 km
8,623 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
13,877 km
8,623 mi / 7,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
323°
northwest

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BOA PDX
Airport Name Boma Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code BOA PDX
ICAO Code FZAJ KPDX
City Boma Portland
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 45.590000, -122.600000

Boma (BOA) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 13,877 kilometers (8,623 miles / 7,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Boma, it's 19:25 in Portland. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Boma Airport (BOA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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