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HIO to BIF: distance & flight time
Hillsboro (Portland Hillsboro Airport) → El Paso (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss))
1,296 mi
2,086 km · 1,126 nm
3h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,296 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 17m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport · Hillsboro, United States
- BIF — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · El Paso, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HIO
- PDX · Portland International Airport17 mi away
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport27 mi away
- KLS · Southwest Washington Regional Airport40 mi away
- OTK · Tillamook Airport43 mi away
Near BIF
- ELP · El Paso International Airport3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport15 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field34 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HIO from BIF?
The flight distance from Hillsboro (HIO) to El Paso (BIF) is 1,296 miles (2,086 km, 1,126 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HIO to BIF?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from HIO to BIF?
Nonstop service on HIO–BIF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 17m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Hillsboro and El Paso?
El Paso is 1 hour ahead of Hillsboro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HIO to BIF?
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Why are some HIO to BIF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HIO–BIF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.