Distance From Shirakawa Gliderport to Portland International Jetport

The distance from Shirakawa Gliderport () to Portland International Jetport (PWM) is 6994 miles or 11255 kilometers or 6073 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Portland ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Portland takes around 16 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Gliderport, Kumamoto, Japan to Portland International Jetport, Portland, United States is 16 hours 4 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 • - PWM

Kilometers		11255 km
Statute Miles		6994 miles
Nautical Miles		6073 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 4 minutes

Shirakawa Gliderport to Portland International Jetport Flight Route Map - to PWM Flight Path

Location of Shirakawa Gliderport & Portland International Jetport is given below.
Click the map to view Kumamoto to Portland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kumamoto, Japan and Portland, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kumamoto, Japan and Portland, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PWM

Time difference between Kumamoto (Japan) and Portland (United States) is 13 Hours.
Portland time is 13 Hours behind Kumamoto.

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2026-05-04, 13:39:57 JST
Portland (United States)	2026-05-04, 00:39:57 EDT

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

Shirakawa Gliderport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

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