Airport Comparison
| PDX | RKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Portland International Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | PDX | RKS |
| ICAO Code | KPDX | KRKS |
| City | Portland | Rock Springs |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 6,765 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.590000, -122.600000 | 41.590000, -109.070000 |
Portland (PDX) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 1,175 kilometers (730 miles / 634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Portland, it's 13:31 in Rock Springs.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,734 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.