PDX
Portland
United States
11,056 km
6,870 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
11,056 km
6,870 mi / 5,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
124°
east southeast

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PDX QNS
Airport Name Portland International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code PDX QNS
ICAO Code KPDX SBCO
City Portland Porto Alegre
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 31 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Portland (PDX) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 11,056 kilometers (6,870 miles / 5,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Brazil. 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 12:52 in Portland, it's 17:52 in Porto Alegre. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Porto Alegre (QNS) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 318° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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