JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
14,928 km
9,276 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
14,928 km
9,276 mi / 8,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JRO PDX
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code JRO PDX
ICAO Code HTKJ KPDX
City Arusha Portland
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,932 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 45.590000, -122.600000

Arusha (JRO) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 14,928 kilometers (9,276 miles / 8,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Tanzania 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 11:44 in Arusha, it's 00:44 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,901 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 29° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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