AKF
Kufra
Libya
12,054 km
7,490 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
12,054 km
7,490 mi / 6,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKF PHX
Airport Name Kufra Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code AKF PHX
ICAO Code HLKF KPHX
City Kufra Phoenix
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,367 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kufra (AKF) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 12,054 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Libya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Kufra, it's 23:55 in Phoenix. 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.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 43° (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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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