Portland (PDX) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,679
miles
12,358
kilometers
6,673
nautical miles

🕐 15h 8m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (243°)
Direction
🌍 +18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,679 12,286
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,679 12,286
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,679 11,519
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,679 11,519
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,679 15,358
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,679 11,519
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Sydney, your watch will be 18 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PDX to SYD route connects Portland, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,679 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 243° from Portland. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PDX

Portland International Airport

Portland International Airport (PDX) serves Portland, United States.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Portland International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,679 miles (12,358 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PDX to SYD typically take around 15h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,679 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.