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Airport Reference

Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland, United States

IATA CodePDX
ICAO CodeKPDX
CityPortland
CountryUnited States
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Coordinates45.5898, -122.5951
Elevation31 ft / 9 m above sea level
State/RegionOregon

Booking Through PDX Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into PDX, using PDX as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRPDX
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRPDX
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRPDX

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)7,886 km / 4,900 mi≈ 9.3h nonstop
JFK (New York)3,939 km / 2,447 mi≈ 4.6h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)12,135 km / 7,540 mi≈ 14.3h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)13,080 km / 8,128 mi≈ 15.4h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)12,358 km / 7,679 mi≈ 14.5h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for PDX

New York is the closest of the listed hubs to PDX, at roughly 4.6 hours nonstop, while Singapore is the furthest, at roughly 15.4 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through PDX as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Portland?

The main IATA airport code for Portland is PDX — Portland International Airport.

What time zone is Portland International Airport in?

Portland International Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles time.

How does PDX appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, PDX appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...PDX... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to PDX?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, New York is the closest to PDX, at an estimated 4.6 hours nonstop flight time.

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