MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
12,907 km
8,020 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
12,907 km
8,020 mi / 6,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

MED PHX
Airport Name Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code MED PHX
ICAO Code OEMA KPHX
City Medina Phoenix
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,151 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 24.550000, 39.710000 33.430000, -112.010000

Medina (MED) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 12,907 kilometers (8,020 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:54 in Medina, it's 03:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,016 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits lower than Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Medina (MED) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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