Airport Comparison
| NQZ | PDX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport | Portland International Airport |
| IATA Code | NQZ | PDX |
| ICAO Code | UACC | KPDX |
| City | Astana | Portland |
| Country | Kazakhstan | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Almaty | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 1,166 ft | 31 ft |
| Coordinates | 51.020000, 71.470000 | 45.590000, -122.600000 |
Astana (NQZ) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 9,188 kilometers (5,709 miles / 4,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 10°.
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 Kazakhstan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:36 in Astana, it's 01:36 in Portland. With a 13-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 1,135 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Astana (NQZ) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.