# Distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Fort Myers (RSW)

> 2,999 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,999 km / 1,863 mi / 1,619 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 97° (east)
- **Return heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 06:41 in Phoenix, it's 09:41 in Fort Myers)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,105 ft (RSW is lower than PHX)

## Airports

### [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

### [Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rsw-fort-myers-southwest-florida-international-airport/1ef266df-35df-64bc-975a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Myers, United States
- ICAO: KRSW
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 26.500000, -81.800000
- Elevation: 30 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:41 in Phoenix, it's 09:41 in Fort Myers.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phx-phoenix-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport/1ef266df-32a8-6c76-a19e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rsw-fort-myers-southwest-florida-international-airport/1ef266df-35df-64bc-975a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)