# Distance from Enegu (ENU) to Phoenix (PHX)

> 12,266 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,266 km / 7,622 mi / 6,623 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 67° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 07:59 in Enegu, it's 23:59 in Phoenix)
- **Elevation difference**: 669 ft (PHX is higher than ENU)

## Airports

### [Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/enu-enegu-akanu-ibiam-international-airport/1ef266de-b7c1-63e6-bd35-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Enegu, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNEN
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 6.470000, 7.560000
- Elevation: 466 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 07:59 in Enegu, it's 23:59 in Phoenix.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/enu-enegu-akanu-ibiam-international-airport/1ef266de-b7c1-63e6-bd35-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)