PDX
Portland
United States
9,951 km
6,184 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
9,951 km
6,184 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
309°
northwest

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PDX SQJ
Airport Name Portland International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code PDX SQJ
ICAO Code KPDX ZSSM
City Portland Sanming
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 31 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 26.430000, 117.840000

Portland (PDX) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 9,951 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Portland, it's 20:03 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 37° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) and Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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