PHX
Phoenix
United States
3,602 km
2,238 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
3,602 km
2,238 mi / 1,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PHX PUZ
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code PHX PUZ
ICAO Code KPHX MNPC
City Phoenix Puerto Cabezas
Country United States Nicaragua
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Managua
Elevation 1,135 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 14.050000, -83.390000

Phoenix (PHX) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 3,602 kilometers (2,238 miles / 1,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nicaragua. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Phoenix, it's 01:10 in Puerto Cabezas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,083 feet between the two airports. Puerto Cabezas Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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