# Distance from Portland (PDX) to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN)

> 8,672 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,672 km / 5,389 mi / 4,683 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Switzerland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 19:14 in Portland, it's 04:14 in Interlaken Air Base)
- **Elevation difference**: 31 ft (ZIN is lower than PDX)

## Airports

### [Portland International Airport (PDX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pdx-portland-portland-international-airport/1ef266df-3254-60d6-87f6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Portland, United States
- ICAO: KPDX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 45.590000, -122.600000
- Elevation: 31 ft

### [Interlaken Air Base (ZIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zin-interlaken-air-base/1ef266df-575b-6e4c-b913-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSMI
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 46.680000, 7.880000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:14 in Portland, it's 04:14 in Interlaken Air Base.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Portland International Airport (PDX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pdx-portland-portland-international-airport/1ef266df-3254-60d6-87f6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Interlaken Air Base (ZIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zin-interlaken-air-base/1ef266df-575b-6e4c-b913-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)