BEN
Benghazi
Libya
11,179 km
6,946 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
11,179 km
6,946 mi / 6,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
321°
northwest

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BEN PHX
Airport Name Benina International Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code BEN PHX
ICAO Code HLLB KPHX
City Benghazi Phoenix
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Phoenix
Elevation 433 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 33.430000, -112.010000

Benghazi (BEN) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 11,179 kilometers (6,946 miles / 6,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 09:11 in Benghazi, it's 00:11 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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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