PHX
Phoenix
United States
15,134 km
9,404 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
15,134 km
9,404 mi / 8,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
42°
northeast

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PHX WJR
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code PHX WJR
ICAO Code KPHX HKWJ
City Phoenix Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,135 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 1.730000, 40.090000

Phoenix (PHX) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 15,134 kilometers (9,404 miles / 8,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:44 in Phoenix, it's 19:44 in Wajir. With a 10-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 Wajir (WJR) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 326° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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