MEW
Mweka
DR Congo
14,314 km
8,894 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
14,314 km
8,894 mi / 7,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
328°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

MEW PDX
Airport Name Mweka Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code MEW PDX
ICAO Code FZVM KPDX
City Mweka Portland
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,968 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -4.850000, 21.550000 45.590000, -122.600000

Mweka (MEW) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mweka Airport (MEW) in Mweka, DR Congo to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 14,314 kilometers (8,894 miles / 7,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:17 in Mweka, it's 18:17 in Portland. With a 9-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 1,937 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Mweka Airport.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Mweka (MEW) follows a heading of 48° (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 Mweka Airport (MEW) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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