PDX
Portland
United States
9,700 km
6,028 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
9,700 km
6,028 mi / 5,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
98°
east

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PDX QBX
Airport Name Portland International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code PDX QBX
ICAO Code KPDX SNOB
City Portland Sobral
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Fortaleza
Elevation 31 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Portland (PDX) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 9,700 kilometers (6,028 miles / 5,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 10:12 in Portland, it's 15:12 in Sobral. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sobral (QBX) 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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