BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
12,324 km
7,658 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
12,324 km
7,658 mi / 6,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
38°
northeast

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BTU PDX
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code BTU PDX
ICAO Code WBGB KPDX
City Bintulu Portland
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 74 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 45.590000, -122.600000

Bintulu (BTU) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 12,324 kilometers (7,658 miles / 6,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Malaysia 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 21:44 in Bintulu, it's 05:44 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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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