# Distance from Kadhdhoo (KDO) to Phoenix (PHX)

> 16,048 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,048 km / 9,972 mi / 8,665 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 8° (north)
- **Return heading**: 350° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Maldives) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 17:40 in Kadhdhoo, it's 05:40 in Phoenix)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,131 ft (PHX is higher than KDO)

## Airports

### [Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kdo-kadhdhoo-kadhdhoo-airport/1ef266df-f453-693e-9886-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kadhdhoo, Maldives
- ICAO: VRMK
- Timezone: Indian/Maldives
- Coordinates: 1.860000, 73.520000
- Elevation: 4 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 17:40 in Kadhdhoo, it's 05:40 in Phoenix.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kdo-kadhdhoo-kadhdhoo-airport/1ef266df-f453-693e-9886-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)