PHX
Phoenix
United States
15,595 km
9,690 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
15,595 km
9,690 mi / 8,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
268°
west

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PHX USL
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code PHX USL
ICAO Code KPHX YUSL
City Phoenix N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Phoenix Australia/Perth
Elevation 1,135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Phoenix (PHX) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 15,595 kilometers (9,690 miles / 8,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:11 in Phoenix, it's 23:11 in Useless Loop Airport. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,135 feet between the two airports. Useless Loop Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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