KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
14,528 km
9,027 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
14,528 km
9,027 mi / 7,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KLY PHX
Airport Name Kinkungwa Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code KLY PHX
ICAO Code FZOD KPHX
City Kalima Phoenix
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,808 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 26.730000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kalima (KLY) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 14,528 kilometers (9,027 miles / 7,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 16:30 in Kalima, it's 07:30 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.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kalima (KLY) follows a heading of 60° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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