PDX
Portland
United States
10,729 km
6,667 miles
PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
10,729 km
6,667 mi / 5,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PDX PLU
Airport Name Portland International Airport Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
IATA Code PDX PLU
ICAO Code KPDX SBBH
City Portland Belo Horizonte
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 31 ft 2,589 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -19.850000, -43.950000

Portland (PDX) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 10,729 kilometers (6,667 miles / 5,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:45 in Portland, it's 23:45 in Belo Horizonte. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,558 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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