Airport Comparison
| PDX | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Portland International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | PDX | WAL |
| ICAO Code | KPDX | KWAL |
| City | Portland | Wallops Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 31 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 45.590000, -122.600000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Portland (PDX) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 3,941 kilometers (2,449 miles / 2,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 85°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 06:16 in Portland, it's 09:16 in Wallops Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 298° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.