MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
7,772 km
4,829 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
7,772 km
4,829 mi / 4,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
42°
northeast

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MTK PDX
Airport Name Makin Island Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code MTK PDX
ICAO Code NGMN KPDX
City Makin Island Portland
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, 172.990000 45.590000, -122.600000

Makin Island (MTK) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 7,772 kilometers (4,829 miles / 4,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Kiribati 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 08:50 in Makin Island, it's 12:50 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 Makin Island (MTK) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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