KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
10,953 km
6,806 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
10,953 km
6,806 mi / 5,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KBS PDX
Airport Name Bo Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code KBS PDX
ICAO Code GFBO KPDX
City Bo Portland
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 328 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 7.940000, -11.760000 45.590000, -122.600000

Bo (KBS) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 10,953 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 10:11 in Bo, it's 02:11 in Portland. With a 8-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 Bo (KBS) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Bo Airport (KBS) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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