NLA
Ndola
Zambia
15,494 km
9,627 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
15,494 km
9,627 mi / 8,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NLA PDX
Airport Name Ndola Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code NLA PDX
ICAO Code FLND KPDX
City Ndola Portland
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,167 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -13.000000, 28.660000 45.590000, -122.600000

Ndola (NLA) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 15,494 kilometers (9,627 miles / 8,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Zambia 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 12:22 in Ndola, it's 02:22 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 4,136 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Ndola Airport.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Ndola (NLA) follows a heading of 46° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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