PDX
Portland
United States
15,108 km
9,388 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
15,108 km
9,388 mi / 8,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PDX UKA
Airport Name Portland International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code PDX UKA
ICAO Code KPDX HKUK
City Portland Ukunda
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 31 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Portland (PDX) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 15,108 kilometers (9,388 miles / 8,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Portland, it's 02:15 in Ukunda. With a 11-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 Ukunda (UKA) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 342° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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