LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
15,006 km
9,324 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
15,006 km
9,324 mi / 8,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LFO PHX
Airport Name Kelafo East Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code LFO PHX
ICAO Code HAKL KPHX
City Kelafo Phoenix
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Phoenix
Elevation 1,730 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 5.660000, 44.350000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kelafo (LFO) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 15,006 kilometers (9,324 miles / 8,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Ethiopia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Kelafo, it's 18:59 in Phoenix. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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