KAA
Kasama
Zambia
15,458 km
9,605 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
15,458 km
9,605 mi / 8,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KAA PHX
Airport Name Kasama Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code KAA PHX
ICAO Code FLKS KPHX
City Kasama Phoenix
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,541 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -10.220000, 31.130000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kasama (KAA) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasama Airport (KAA) in Kasama, Zambia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 15,458 kilometers (9,605 miles / 8,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Zambia 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 20:27 in Kasama, it's 11:27 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 3,406 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Kasama Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kasama (KAA) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Kasama Airport (KAA) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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