PHX
Phoenix
United States
11,191 km
6,954 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
11,191 km
6,954 mi / 6,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PHX URC
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code PHX URC
ICAO Code KPHX ZWWW
City Phoenix Urumqi
Country United States China
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,135 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 43.910000, 87.470000

Phoenix (PHX) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 11,191 kilometers (6,954 miles / 6,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Phoenix, it's 14:21 in Urumqi. With a 15-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 Urumqi (URC) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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