GAS
Garissa
Kenya
14,704 km
9,137 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
14,704 km
9,137 mi / 7,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GAS PDX
Airport Name Garissa Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code GAS PDX
ICAO Code HKGA KPDX
City Garissa Portland
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 475 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 45.590000, -122.600000

Garissa (GAS) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 14,704 kilometers (9,137 miles / 7,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Kenya 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 06:00 in Garissa, it's 19:00 in Portland. With a 11-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 Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Garissa Airport (GAS) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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