PDX
Portland
United States
8,170 km
5,077 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
8,170 km
5,077 mi / 4,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PDX UKB
Airport Name Portland International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code PDX UKB
ICAO Code KPDX RJBE
City Portland Kobe
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 31 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 34.630000, 135.220000

Portland (PDX) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 8,170 kilometers (5,077 miles / 4,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Portland, it's 02:20 in Kobe. With a 17-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 Kobe (UKB) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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