The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 779 kilometers (484 miles / 420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 02:11 in Phoenix, it's 03:11 in Rifle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,402 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). 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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.