GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
11,798 km
7,331 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
11,798 km
7,331 mi / 6,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GOV PDX
Airport Name Gove Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code GOV PDX
ICAO Code YPGV KPDX
City Nhulunbuy Portland
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 192 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 45.590000, -122.600000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 11,798 kilometers (7,331 miles / 6,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Nhulunbuy, it's 14:07 in Portland. With a 17.5-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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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