KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
10,513 km
6,532 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
10,513 km
6,532 mi / 5,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
45°
northeast

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KBM PDX
Airport Name Kabwum Portland International Airport
IATA Code KBM PDX
ICAO Code AYKB KPDX
City N/A Portland
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,450 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 45.590000, -122.600000

Kabwum (KBM) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 10,513 kilometers (6,532 miles / 5,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 21:39 in Kabwum, it's 03:39 in Portland. With a 18-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 4,419 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 266° (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 Kabwum (KBM) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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