# Distance from Ellisras (ELL) to Phoenix (PHX)

> 15,962 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,962 km / 9,918 mi / 8,619 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 85° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 06:08 in Ellisras, it's 21:08 in Phoenix)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,664 ft (PHX is lower than ELL)

## Airports

### [Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ell-ellisras-ellisras-matimba-airport/1ef266de-d19e-6160-9b2d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ellisras, South Africa
- ICAO: FAER
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.730000, 27.690000
- Elevation: 2,799 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 06:08 in Ellisras, it's 21:08 in Phoenix.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ell-ellisras-ellisras-matimba-airport/1ef266de-d19e-6160-9b2d-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)