MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
15,650 km
9,724 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
15,650 km
9,724 mi / 8,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPA PDX
Airport Name Katima Mulilo Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code MPA PDX
ICAO Code FYKM KPDX
City Mpacha Portland
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,144 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -17.630000, 24.180000 45.590000, -122.600000

Mpacha (MPA) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 15,650 kilometers (9,724 miles / 8,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Namibia 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 11:42 in Mpacha, it's 01:42 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 3,113 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Katima Mulilo Airport.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Mpacha (MPA) follows a heading of 56° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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