PDX to LHR Route Guide
Portland, United States → London, United Kingdom
Quick answer
KPDX (Portland, United States) to EGLL (London, United Kingdom) is a 4,257 NM (7,884 km / 4,899 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 34° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 22m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,257 NM
7,884 km / 4,899 mi
Initial Bearing
34° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 22m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,271 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
31 ft
KPDX
Arrival Elevation
83 ft
EGLL
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,257 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying PDX-LHR should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between PDX and LHR?
4,257 nautical miles (7,884 km / 4,899 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Portland to London?
Approximately 9h 22m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly PDX-LHR?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
34° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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