NKG
Nanjing
China
9,424 km
5,856 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
9,424 km
5,856 mi / 5,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
38°
northeast

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NKG PDX
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code NKG PDX
ICAO Code ZSNJ KPDX
City Nanjing Portland
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 49 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 45.590000, -122.600000

Nanjing (NKG) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 9,424 kilometers (5,856 miles / 5,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 02:30 in Nanjing, it's 10:30 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 Nanjing (NKG) follows a heading of 311° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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