GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
9,072 km
5,637 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
9,072 km
5,637 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GMD PDX
Airport Name Ben Slimane Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code GMD PDX
ICAO Code GMMB KPDX
City Ben Slimane Portland
Country Morocco United States
Timezone Africa/Casablanca America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 627 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -7.220000 45.590000, -122.600000

Ben Slimane (GMD) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 9,072 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Morocco 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 17:03 in Ben Slimane, it's 08:03 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 Ben Slimane (GMD) follows a heading of 49° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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