LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
8,994 km
5,589 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
8,994 km
5,589 mi / 4,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LUC PDX
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code LUC PDX
ICAO Code NFNH KPDX
City Laucala Island Portland
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 10 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 45.590000, -122.600000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 8,994 kilometers (5,589 miles / 4,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Fiji 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 04:18 in Laucala Island, it's 08:18 in Portland. With a 20-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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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