AKU
Aksu
China
10,094 km
6,272 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
10,094 km
6,272 mi / 5,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

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AKU PDX
Airport Name Aksu Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code AKU PDX
ICAO Code ZWAK KPDX
City Aksu Portland
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 45.590000, -122.600000

Aksu (AKU) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 10,094 kilometers (6,272 miles / 5,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:51 in Aksu, it's 20:51 in Portland. With a 16-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 Portland (PDX) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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