EWR to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3,425 km (2,128 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to EWR).
How far is it from Newark to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3,425 km (2,128 mi, 1,849 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 EWR to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of EWR.
How is the EWR to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written EWR-PHX in IATA codes and KEWR-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| EWR | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KEWR | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #45 | #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 1,117 ft (340 m) higher than EWR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EWR to PHX
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
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 Newark from Phoenix?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 3,425 km (2,128 mi, 1,849 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EWR to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between EWR and PHX takes about 4h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from EWR?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Which airlines fly EWR to PHX?
4 airlines appear on the EWR-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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