LHR to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 8,463 km (5,258 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to LHR).
How far is it from London to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 8,463 km (5,258 mi, 4,569 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 LHR to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly northwest of LHR.
How is the LHR to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-PHX in IATA codes and EGLL-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| LHR | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | KPHX |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #43 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KPHX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHX sits 1,052 ft (321 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to PHX
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, IB.
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 London from Phoenix?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 8,463 km (5,258 mi, 4,569 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and PHX takes about 11h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from LHR?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly northwest of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to PHX?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-PHX route in the open dataset, including Finnair, British Airways.
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