PDX
Portland
United States
16,031 km
9,961 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
16,031 km
9,961 mi / 8,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
56°
northeast

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PDX SXN
Airport Name Portland International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code PDX SXN
ICAO Code KPDX FBSN
City Portland N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 31 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -20.550000, 26.120000

Portland (PDX) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 16,031 kilometers (9,961 miles / 8,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Portland, it's 19:33 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 2,954 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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