PHX
Phoenix
United States
14,696 km
9,131 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
14,696 km
9,131 mi / 7,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
91°
east

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PHX SWP
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code PHX SWP
ICAO Code KPHX FYSM
City Phoenix Swakopmund
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,135 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Phoenix (PHX) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 14,696 kilometers (9,131 miles / 7,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Namibia. 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 21:37 in Phoenix, it's 06:37 in Swakopmund. 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 Swakopmund (SWP) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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