ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
15,579 km
9,680 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
15,579 km
9,680 mi / 8,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
315°
northwest

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ERS PDX
Airport Name Eros Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code ERS PDX
ICAO Code FYWE KPDX
City Windhoek Portland
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,575 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 45.590000, -122.600000

Windhoek (ERS) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 15,579 kilometers (9,680 miles / 8,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Namibia 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 20:24 in Windhoek, it's 10:24 in Portland. With a 10-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 5,544 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Eros Airport (ERS) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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