PDX
Portland
United States
15,596 km
9,691 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
15,596 km
9,691 mi / 8,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
68°
east northeast

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PDX WDH
Airport Name Portland International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code PDX WDH
ICAO Code KPDX FYWH
City Portland Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 31 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Portland (PDX) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 15,596 kilometers (9,691 miles / 8,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Namibia. 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 09:10 in Portland, it's 19:10 in Windhoek. 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 5,609 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International 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 Windhoek (WDH) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 315° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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