BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
13,258 km
8,238 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
13,258 km
8,238 mi / 7,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BGF PDX
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code BGF PDX
ICAO Code FEFF KPDX
City Bangui Portland
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,208 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 45.590000, -122.600000

Bangui (BGF) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 13,258 kilometers (8,238 miles / 7,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Bangui, it's 12:11 in Portland. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,177 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Bangui (BGF) 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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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