KIJ
Niigata
Japan
7,662 km
4,761 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
7,662 km
4,761 mi / 4,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

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KIJ PDX
Airport Name Niigata Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code KIJ PDX
ICAO Code RJSN KPDX
City Niigata Portland
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 29 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 37.960000, 139.120000 45.590000, -122.600000

Niigata (KIJ) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) in Niigata, Japan to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 7,662 kilometers (4,761 miles / 4,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Japan 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 06:18 in Niigata, it's 13:18 in Portland. With a 17-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 Niigata (KIJ) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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