Airport Comparison
| ISU | PDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sulaymaniyah International Airport | Portland International Airport |
| IATA Code | ISU | PDX |
| ICAO Code | ORSU | KPDX |
| City | Sulaymaniyah | Portland |
| Country | Iraq | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 2,494 ft | 31 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.560000, 45.320000 | 45.590000, -122.600000 |
Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 10,910 kilometers (6,779 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 351°.
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 Iraq 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 01:13 in Sulaymaniyah, it's 14:13 in Portland. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,463 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.