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HIO to MKC: distance & flight time
Hillsboro (Portland Hillsboro Airport) → Kansas City (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport)
1,506 mi
2,423 km · 1,308 nm
3h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,506 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 25m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HIO — Portland Hillsboro Airport · Hillsboro, United States
- MKC — Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport · Kansas City, 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 MKC
- MCI · Kansas City International Airport14 mi away
- OJC · Johnson County Executive Airport21 mi away
- FLV · Sherman Army Air Field24 mi away
- JCI · New Century Aircenter Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HIO from MKC?
The flight distance from Hillsboro (HIO) to Kansas City (MKC) is 1,506 miles (2,423 km, 1,308 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HIO to MKC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 25m 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 MKC?
Nonstop service on HIO–MKC 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 25m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Hillsboro and Kansas City?
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Hillsboro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HIO to MKC?
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Why are some HIO to MKC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HIO–MKC 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.