MKH
Mokhotlong
Lesotho
16,952 km
10,534 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
16,952 km
10,534 mi / 9,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MKH PDX
Airport Name Mokhotlong Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code MKH PDX
ICAO Code FXMK KPDX
City Mokhotlong Portland
Country Lesotho United States
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,200 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -29.280000, 29.070000 45.590000, -122.600000

Mokhotlong (MKH) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) in Mokhotlong, Lesotho to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 16,952 kilometers (10,534 miles / 9,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Lesotho 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 18:02 in Mokhotlong, it's 08:02 in Portland. With a 10-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 7,169 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Mokhotlong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Mokhotlong (MKH) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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