# Distance from Ghanzi (GNZ) to Phoenix (PHX)

> 15,306 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,306 km / 9,511 mi / 8,265 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 86° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Botswana) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 07:59 in Ghanzi, it's 22:59 in Phoenix)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,595 ft (PHX is lower than GNZ)

## Airports

### [Ghanzi Airport (GNZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gnz-ghanzi-ghanzi-airport/1ef266de-d5ae-6a3e-9a3e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ghanzi, Botswana
- ICAO: FBGZ
- Timezone: Africa/Gaborone
- Coordinates: -21.690000, 21.660000
- Elevation: 3,730 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 Ghanzi, it's 22:59 in Phoenix.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ghanzi Airport (GNZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gnz-ghanzi-ghanzi-airport/1ef266de-d5ae-6a3e-9a3e-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)