CHL
Challis
United States
669 km
415 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
669 km
415 mi / 361 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Boise
Heading
283°
west northwest

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CHL PDX
Airport Name Challis Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code CHL PDX
ICAO Code KLLJ KPDX
City Challis Portland
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Boise America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,076 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 44.520000, -114.220000 45.590000, -122.600000

Challis (CHL) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 669 kilometers (415 miles / 361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Challis, it's 21:17 in Portland.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,045 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Challis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Challis (CHL) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Challis Airport (CHL) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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