Seattle to Portland flights
Portland lies 233 km (145 mi) south of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Seattle | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 652,503 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SEA, 18 km out | PDX, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | 97201–97298 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Seattle
Seattle is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 9 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 34 km), Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 42 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 83 km).
Arriving in Portland
Portland is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Portland International Airport (PDX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Airport | PDX | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,000 ft | 31 ft |
| Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (regional) | SLE | 73 km (45 mi) | 5,811 ft | 214 ft |
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Staying in Portland
Our booking partner lists 535 places to stay in Portland. Of the 412 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (187), and 9 are five-star. Across 200 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 140,854 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Portland from Seattle?
233 km (145 mi) in a straight line, south of Seattle.
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Portland by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Portland?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Seattle to Portland flights?
Typically Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Portland International Airport (PDX); Portland also has SLE.
Where can I stay in Portland?
Our booking partner lists 535 places to stay in Portland, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.