# Distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO)

> 11,622 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,622 km / 7,221 mi / 6,275 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 227° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +19h (When it's 00:31 in Phoenix, it's 19:31 in Franz Josef Aerodrome)
- **Elevation difference**: 895 ft (WHO 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

### [Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/who-franz-josef-aerodrome/1ef266df-7688-6ce8-b379-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZFJ
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -43.360000, 170.130000
- Elevation: 240 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:31 in Phoenix, it's 19:31 in Franz Josef Aerodrome.
With a 19-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)
- [Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/who-franz-josef-aerodrome/1ef266df-7688-6ce8-b379-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)