GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
13,623 km
8,465 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
13,623 km
8,465 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
19°
north northeast

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GIU PDX
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code GIU PDX
ICAO Code VCCS KPDX
City Sigiriya Portland
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 630 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 45.590000, -122.600000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 13,623 kilometers (8,465 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 01:49 in Sigiriya, it's 12:19 in Portland. With a 13.5-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 Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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