PHX
Phoenix
United States
15,660 km
9,731 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
15,660 km
9,731 mi / 8,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
82°
east

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PHX SXN
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code PHX SXN
ICAO Code KPHX FBSN
City Phoenix N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,135 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -20.550000, 26.120000

Phoenix (PHX) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 15,660 kilometers (9,731 miles / 8,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Botswana. 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 15:55 in Phoenix, it's 00:55 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 1,850 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 298° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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