Distance From Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Portland International Jetport, BKI - PWM Distance

The distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to Portland International Jetport (PWM) is 8988 miles or 14465 kilometers or 7806 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kota Kinabalu ( Malaysia ) to Portland ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Kinabalu and Portland takes around 20 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Portland International Jetport, Portland, United States is 20 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BKI - PWM

Kilometers		14465 km
Statute Miles		8988 miles
Nautical Miles		7806 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 39 minutes

Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Portland International Jetport Flight Route Map - BKI to PWM Flight Path

Location of Kota Kinabalu International Airport & Portland International Jetport is given below.
Click the map to view Kota Kinabalu to Portland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Portland, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKI - PWM

Time difference between Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) and Portland (United States) is 13 Hours.
Portland time is 13 Hours behind Kota Kinabalu.

Location	Local Time
Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)	2026-02-13, 20:56:23 +08
Portland (United States)	2026-02-13, 07:56:23 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI / WBKK) Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Destination

Portland International Jetport (PWM / KPWM) Portland, United States