PDX
Portland
United States
12,553 km
7,800 miles
USM
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
Thailand
Distance
12,553 km
7,800 mi / 6,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
313°
northwest

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PDX USM
Airport Name Portland International Airport Samui Airport
IATA Code PDX USM
ICAO Code KPDX VTSM
City Portland Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 31 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 9.550000, 100.060000

Portland (PDX) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Samui Airport (USM) in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand is 12,553 kilometers (7,800 miles / 6,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Thailand. 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 14:05 in Portland, it's 05:05 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island). With a 15-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 Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Samui Airport (USM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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