ELP to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 557 km (346 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to ELP).
How far is it from El Paso to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 557 km (346 mi, 301 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 ELP 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 ELP.
How is the ELP to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written ELP-PHX in IATA codes and KELP-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. El Paso International Airport is ELP (KELP), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| ELP | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | El Paso International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KELP | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 3,959 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #537 | #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 2,824 ft (861 m) lower than ELP, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ELP 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 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, 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 El Paso from Phoenix?
El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 557 km (346 mi, 301 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ELP to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between ELP and PHX takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from ELP?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of El Paso International Airport (ELP).
Which airlines fly ELP to PHX?
1 airline appear on the ELP-PHX route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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