The flight distance from Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 12,131 kilometers (7,538 miles / 6,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Indonesia 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 16:45 in Illaga-Papua Island, it's 00:45 in Phoenix. With a 16-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 5,172 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Illaga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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