# Distance from Ajaccio (MFX) to Phoenix (PHX)

> 9,293 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,293 km / 5,774 mi / 5,018 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 312° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (France) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 03:49 in Ajaccio, it's 18:49 in Phoenix)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,501 ft (PHX is lower than MFX)

## Airports

### [Meribel Airport (MFX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mfx-ajaccio-meribel-airport/1ef266df-4a13-6168-8968-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ajaccio, France
- ICAO: LFKX
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 45.410000, 6.580000
- Elevation: 5,636 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 03:49 in Ajaccio, it's 18:49 in Phoenix.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Meribel Airport (MFX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mfx-ajaccio-meribel-airport/1ef266df-4a13-6168-8968-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)