ATL to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,549 km (1,584 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,549 km (1,584 mi, 1,376 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 ATL to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of ATL.
How is the ATL to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-PHX in IATA codes and KATL-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| ATL | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #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 109 ft (33 m) higher than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to PHX
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 6 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AF, AZ, FL, KL, VS.
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 Atlanta from Phoenix?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 2,549 km (1,584 mi, 1,376 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and PHX takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from ATL?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the ATL-PHX route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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