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PDX to PLN: distance & flight time
Portland (Portland International Airport) → Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport)
1,811 mi
2,914 km · 1,574 nm
4h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,811 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 1m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PDX — Portland International Airport · Portland, United States
- PLN — Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport · Pellston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near PLN
- GLR · Gaylord Regional Airport39 mi away
- CIU · Chippewa County International Airport49 mi away
- DRE · Drummond Island Airport59 mi away
- YAM · Sault Ste Marie Airport65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PDX from PLN?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Pellston (PLN) is 1,811 miles (2,914 km, 1,574 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PDX to PLN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 1m 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 PDX to PLN?
Nonstop service on PDX–PLN 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 4h 1m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Portland and Pellston?
Pellston is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PDX to PLN?
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Why are some PDX to PLN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PDX–PLN 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.