GWY
Galway
Ireland
7,352 km
4,568 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
7,352 km
4,568 mi / 3,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GWY PDX
Airport Name Galway Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code GWY PDX
ICAO Code EICM KPDX
City Galway Portland
Country Ireland United States
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 81 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 45.590000, -122.600000

Galway (GWY) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 7,352 kilometers (4,568 miles / 3,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:40 in Galway, it's 22:40 in Portland. With a 8-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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 37° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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