The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 775 kilometers (482 miles / 418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Portland, it's 05:29 in South Lake Tahoe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,238 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.