# Distance from Gbangbatok (GBK) to Phoenix (PHX)

> 10,415 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,415 km / 6,471 mi / 5,623 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 304° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 78° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Sierra Leone) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 05:15 in Gbangbatok, it's 22:15 in Phoenix)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,060 ft (PHX is higher than GBK)

## Airports

### [Gbangbatok Airport (GBK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbk-gbangbatok-gbangbatok-airport/1ef266de-e7e4-669a-84e1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone
- ICAO: GFGK
- Timezone: Africa/Freetown
- Coordinates: 7.770000, -12.380000
- Elevation: 75 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 05:15 in Gbangbatok, it's 22:15 in Phoenix.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gbangbatok Airport (GBK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gbk-gbangbatok-gbangbatok-airport/1ef266de-e7e4-669a-84e1-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)