ABQ to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 527 km (328 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to ABQ).
How far is it from Albuquerque to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 527 km (328 mi, 285 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ABQ to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of ABQ.
How is the ABQ to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written ABQ-PHX in IATA codes and KABQ-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Albuquerque International Sunport is ABQ (KABQ), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| ABQ | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KABQ | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #362 | #43 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHX sits 4,220 ft (1,286 m) lower than ABQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ABQ to PHX
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, FL, US.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Albuquerque from Phoenix?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 527 km (328 mi, 285 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ABQ to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between ABQ and PHX takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from ABQ?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
Which airlines fly ABQ to PHX?
1 airline appear on the ABQ-PHX route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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