IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
14,168 km
8,803 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
14,168 km
8,803 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IRP PHX
Airport Name Matari Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code IRP PHX
ICAO Code FZJH KPHX
City N/A Phoenix
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,438 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 2.830000, 27.590000 33.430000, -112.010000

Matari Airport (IRP) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 14,168 kilometers (8,803 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 DR Congo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Matari Airport, it's 11:04 in Phoenix. With a 9-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 1,303 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Matari Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Matari Airport (IRP) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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