NKX
San Diego
United States
482 km
299 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
482 km
299 mi / 260 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

NKX PHX
Airport Name Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code NKX PHX
ICAO Code KNKX KPHX
City San Diego Phoenix
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Phoenix
Elevation 477 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates 32.870000, -117.140000 33.430000, -112.010000

San Diego (NKX) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 482 kilometers (299 miles / 260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 16:52 in San Diego, it's 17:52 in Phoenix.

The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (NKX) follows a heading of 264° (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 Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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