PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
9,773 km
6,073 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
9,773 km
6,073 mi / 5,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
41°
northeast

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PBJ PDX
Airport Name Tavie Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code PBJ PDX
ICAO Code NVSI KPDX
City Paama Island Portland
Country Vanuatu United States
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 168.260000 45.590000, -122.600000

Paama Island (PBJ) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 9,773 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Vanuatu 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 20:41 in Paama Island, it's 01:41 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 Paama Island (PBJ) follows a heading of 244° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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