The flight distance from Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 16,489 kilometers (10,246 miles / 8,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 South Africa 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 14:43 in Louis Trichardt, it's 04:43 in Portland. With a 10-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 2,994 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Louis Trichardt Airport.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) follows a heading of 54° (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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.