AYM
Yas Island
United Arab Emirates
13,423 km
8,341 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
13,423 km
8,341 mi / 7,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AYM PHX
Airport Name Yas Island Seaplane Base Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code AYM PHX
ICAO Code _AYM KPHX
City Yas Island Phoenix
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Phoenix
Elevation 0 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 24.470000, 54.610000 33.430000, -112.010000

Yas Island (AYM) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) in Yas Island, United Arab Emirates to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 13,423 kilometers (8,341 miles / 7,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Yas Island, it's 15:08 in Phoenix. With a 11-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 1,135 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Yas Island Seaplane Base.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Yas Island (AYM) follows a heading of 14° (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 Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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