JFK to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3,458 km (2,148 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 3,458 km (2,148 mi, 1,867 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 JFK to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of JFK.
How is the JFK to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-PHX in IATA codes and KJFK-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| JFK | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #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 1,122 ft (342 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK 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 |
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 New York from Phoenix?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 3,458 km (2,148 mi, 1,867 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and PHX takes about 4h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from JFK?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to PHX?
4 airlines appear on the JFK-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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