GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
4,039 km
2,510 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
4,039 km
2,510 mi / 2,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GLF PHX
Airport Name Golfito Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code GLF PHX
ICAO Code MRGF KPHX
City Golfito Phoenix
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Phoenix
Elevation 49 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 33.430000, -112.010000

Golfito (GLF) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 4,039 kilometers (2,510 miles / 2,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Golfito, it's 22:55 in Phoenix.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Golfito Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Golfito Airport (GLF) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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