PHX
Phoenix
United States
11,239 km
6,984 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
11,239 km
6,984 mi / 6,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
47°
northeast

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PHX SEB
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code PHX SEB
ICAO Code KPHX HLLS
City Phoenix Sabha
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 1,135 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 26.990000, 14.470000

Phoenix (PHX) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 11,239 kilometers (6,984 miles / 6,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Phoenix, it's 12:38 in Sabha. 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 Sabha (SEB) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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