# Distance from Beni (BNC) to Phoenix (PHX)

> 14,494 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,494 km / 9,006 mi / 7,826 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (DR Congo) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 02:07 in Beni, it's 17:07 in Phoenix)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,382 ft (PHX is lower than BNC)

## Airports

### [Beni Airport (BNC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bnc-beni-beni-airport/1ef266de-e45f-670e-b1d1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Beni, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZNP
- Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Coordinates: 0.570000, 29.470000
- Elevation: 3,517 ft

### [Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phx-phoenix-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport/1ef266df-32a8-6c76-a19e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Phoenix, United States
- ICAO: KPHX
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Coordinates: 33.430000, -112.010000
- Elevation: 1,135 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:07 in Beni, it's 17:07 in Phoenix.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Beni Airport (BNC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bnc-beni-beni-airport/1ef266de-e45f-670e-b1d1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phx-phoenix-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport/1ef266df-32a8-6c76-a19e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)