Airport Comparison
| PHX | TVL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Lake Tahoe Airport |
| IATA Code | PHX | TVL |
| ICAO Code | KPHX | KTVL |
| City | Phoenix | South Lake Tahoe |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 6,268 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.430000, -112.010000 | 38.890000, -120.000000 |
Phoenix (PHX) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 939 kilometers (584 miles / 507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Phoenix, it's 10:04 in South Lake Tahoe.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,134 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.