BSS
Balsas
Brazil
9,576 km
5,950 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
9,576 km
5,950 mi / 5,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
317°
northwest

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BSS PDX
Airport Name Balsas Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code BSS PDX
ICAO Code SNBS KPDX
City Balsas Portland
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 930 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -7.530000, -46.050000 45.590000, -122.600000

Balsas (BSS) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balsas Airport (BSS) in Balsas, Brazil to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 9,576 kilometers (5,950 miles / 5,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:02 in Balsas, it's 03:02 in Portland. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Balsas (BSS) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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