NPL
New Plymouth
New Zealand
11,321 km
7,034 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
11,321 km
7,034 mi / 6,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
40°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

NPL PDX
Airport Name New Plymouth Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code NPL PDX
ICAO Code NZNP KPDX
City New Plymouth Portland
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 97 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -39.010000, 174.180000 45.590000, -122.600000

New Plymouth (NPL) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Plymouth, New Zealand to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 11,321 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 New Zealand 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 00:19 in New Plymouth, it's 05:19 in Portland. With a 19-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 New Plymouth (NPL) follows a heading of 225° (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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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