KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
9,785 km
6,080 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
9,785 km
6,080 mi / 5,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KED PHX
Airport Name Kaedi Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code KED PHX
ICAO Code GQNK KPHX
City Kaedi Phoenix
Country Mauritania United States
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Phoenix
Elevation 66 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 16.160000, -13.510000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kaedi (KED) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 9,785 kilometers (6,080 miles / 5,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Mauritania 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 18:03 in Kaedi, it's 11:03 in Phoenix. With a 7-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 1,069 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Kaedi Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kaedi (KED) follows a heading of 72° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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