KMG
Kunming
China
10,928 km
6,791 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
10,928 km
6,791 mi / 5,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KMG PDX
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code KMG PDX
ICAO Code ZPPP KPDX
City Kunming Portland
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,217 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 45.590000, -122.600000

Kunming (KMG) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 10,928 kilometers (6,791 miles / 5,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 23:05 in Kunming, it's 07:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,186 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 319° (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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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