# Distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Vaasa (VAA)

> 8,533 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,533 km / 5,302 mi / 4,607 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 20° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Finland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 02:37 in Phoenix, it's 12:37 in Vaasa)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,116 ft (VAA 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

### [Vaasa Airport (VAA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vaa-vaasa-vaasa-airport/1ef266de-c252-6274-99d6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vaasa, Finland
- ICAO: EFVA
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 63.050000, 21.760000
- Elevation: 19 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:37 in Phoenix, it's 12:37 in Vaasa.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant 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)
- [Vaasa Airport (VAA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vaa-vaasa-vaasa-airport/1ef266de-c252-6274-99d6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)