PDX to MIA Route Guide
Portland, United States → Miami, United States
Quick answer
KPDX (Portland, United States) to KMIA (Miami, United States) is a 2,343 NM (4,339 km / 2,696 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 106° (ESE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 5h 24m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
2,343 NM
4,339 km / 2,696 mi
Initial Bearing
106° (ESE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
5h 24m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
8,529 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
31 ft
KPDX
Arrival Elevation
8 ft
KMIA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 2,343 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying PDX-MIA 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 MIA?
2,343 nautical miles (4,339 km / 2,696 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Portland to Miami?
Approximately 5h 24m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly PDX-MIA?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
106° true (ESE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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