Airport Comparison
| PHX | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | PHX | WAL |
| ICAO Code | KPHX | KWAL |
| City | Phoenix | Wallops Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.430000, -112.010000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Phoenix (PHX) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 3,317 kilometers (2,061 miles / 1,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Phoenix, it's 17:15 in Wallops Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,095 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.