GJL
Jijel
Algeria
9,502 km
5,904 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
9,502 km
5,904 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GJL PDX
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code GJL PDX
ICAO Code DAAV KPDX
City Jijel Portland
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 36 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 45.590000, -122.600000

Jijel (GJL) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 9,502 kilometers (5,904 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Algeria 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 13:39 in Jijel, it's 04:39 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.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 39° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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