CIH
Changzhi
China
9,340 km
5,803 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
9,340 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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CIH PDX
Airport Name Changzhi Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code CIH PDX
ICAO Code ZBCZ KPDX
City Changzhi Portland
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 36.250000, 113.130000 45.590000, -122.600000

Changzhi (CIH) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 9,340 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Changzhi, it's 21:33 in Portland. With a 16-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 Changzhi (CIH) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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