KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
12,436 km
7,728 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
12,436 km
7,728 mi / 6,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWM PHX
Airport Name Kowanyama Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code KWM PHX
ICAO Code YKOW KPHX
City Kowanyama Phoenix
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Phoenix
Elevation 35 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -15.490000, 141.750000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kowanyama (KWM) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 12,436 kilometers (7,728 miles / 6,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:43 in Kowanyama, it's 14:43 in Phoenix. With a 17-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 1,100 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Kowanyama Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kowanyama (KWM) follows a heading of 265° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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