PHX
Phoenix
United States
11,221 km
6,973 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
11,221 km
6,973 mi / 6,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Phoenix
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PHX YAP
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code PHX YAP
ICAO Code KPHX PTYA
City Phoenix Yap Island
Country United States Micronesia
Timezone America/Phoenix Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 1,135 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 9.500000, 138.080000

Phoenix (PHX) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 11,221 kilometers (6,973 miles / 6,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Micronesia. 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 13:06 in Phoenix, it's 06:06 in Yap Island. With a 17-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 1,044 feet between the two airports. Yap International Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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