KRL
Korla
China
9,899 km
6,151 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
9,899 km
6,151 mi / 5,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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KRL PDX
Airport Name Korla Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code KRL PDX
ICAO Code ZWKL KPDX
City Korla Portland
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 41.700000, 86.130000 45.590000, -122.600000

Korla (KRL) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Korla Airport (KRL) in Korla, China to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 9,899 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 15:31 in Korla, it's 23:31 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 Korla (KRL) follows a heading of 339° (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 Korla Airport (KRL) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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