GYU
Guyuan
China
11,325 km
7,037 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
11,325 km
7,037 mi / 6,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GYU PHX
Airport Name Guyuan Liupanshan Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code GYU PHX
ICAO Code ZLGY KPHX
City Guyuan Phoenix
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 5,696 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, 106.220000 33.430000, -112.010000

Guyuan (GYU) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 11,325 kilometers (7,037 miles / 6,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Guyuan, it's 16:09 in Phoenix. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,561 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Guyuan Liupanshan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Guyuan (GYU) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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