GOQ
Golmud
China
10,158 km
6,312 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

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GOQ PDX
Airport Name Golmud Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code GOQ PDX
ICAO Code ZLGM KPDX
City Golmud Portland
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 45.590000, -122.600000

Golmud (GOQ) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Golmud, it's 19:12 in Portland. With a 16-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 Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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