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IAD to PDX: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Portland (Portland International Airport)
2,322 mi
3,736 km · 2,017 nm
5h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,322 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 1m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- PDX — Portland International Airport · Portland, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near PDX
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport10 mi away
- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport17 mi away
- KLS · Southwest Washington Regional Airport39 mi away
- SLE · Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field51 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from PDX?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Portland (PDX) is 2,322 miles (3,736 km, 2,017 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to PDX?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Portland?
Portland is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to PDX?
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