PDX
Portland
United States
10,921 km
6,786 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
10,921 km
6,786 mi / 5,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PDX WCA
Airport Name Portland International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code PDX WCA
ICAO Code KPDX SCST
City Portland Castro
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santiago
Elevation 31 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Portland (PDX) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 10,921 kilometers (6,786 miles / 5,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Chile. 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 06:19 in Portland, it's 11:19 in Castro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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