MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
15,323 km
9,521 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
15,323 km
9,521 mi / 8,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MPA PHX
Airport Name Katima Mulilo Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code MPA PHX
ICAO Code FYKM KPHX
City Mpacha Phoenix
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Phoenix
Elevation 3,144 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -17.630000, 24.180000 33.430000, -112.010000

Mpacha (MPA) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 15,323 kilometers (9,521 miles / 8,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Namibia 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 23:16 in Mpacha, it's 14:16 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 2,009 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Katima Mulilo Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Mpacha (MPA) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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