GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
4,675 km
2,905 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
4,675 km
2,905 mi / 2,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

GOH PDX
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code GOH PDX
ICAO Code BGGH KPDX
City Nuuk Portland
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 283 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 45.590000, -122.600000

Nuuk (GOH) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 4,675 kilometers (2,905 miles / 2,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Nuuk, it's 17:13 in Portland. With a 6-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 Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 38° (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 Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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