PDX
Portland
United States
9,232 km
5,737 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
9,232 km
5,737 mi / 4,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PDX POI
Airport Name Portland International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code PDX POI
ICAO Code KPDX SLPO
City Portland Potosi
Country United States Bolivia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/La_Paz
Elevation 31 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Portland (PDX) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 9,232 kilometers (5,737 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 United States with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Portland, it's 06:04 in Potosi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,882 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Portland International Airport (PDX) and Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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