PHX
Phoenix
United States
16,468 km
10,233 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
16,468 km
10,233 mi / 8,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
69°
east northeast

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PHX UEL
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code PHX UEL
ICAO Code KPHX FQQL
City Phoenix Quelimane
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,135 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Phoenix (PHX) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 16,468 kilometers (10,233 miles / 8,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Mozambique. 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 03:18 in Phoenix, it's 12:18 in Quelimane. 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 1,099 feet between the two airports. Quelimane Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Quelimane (UEL) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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