KMA
Kerema
Papua New Guinea
11,626 km
7,224 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
11,626 km
7,224 mi / 6,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KMA PHX
Airport Name Kerema Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code KMA PHX
ICAO Code AYKM KPHX
City Kerema Phoenix
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Phoenix
Elevation 10 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -7.960000, 145.770000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kerema (KMA) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerema Airport (KMA) in Kerema, Papua New Guinea to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 11,626 kilometers (7,224 miles / 6,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Kerema, it's 15:30 in Phoenix. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,125 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Kerema Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kerema (KMA) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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