BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
13,049 km
8,108 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
13,049 km
8,108 mi / 7,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BIR PHX
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code BIR PHX
ICAO Code VNVT KPHX
City Biratnagar Phoenix
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Phoenix
Elevation 236 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 33.430000, -112.010000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 13,049 kilometers (8,108 miles / 7,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Nepal 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 02:50 in Biratnagar, it's 14:05 in Phoenix. With a 12.75-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 Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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