MCI to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 1,677 km (1,042 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to MCI).
How far is it from Kansas City to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 1,677 km (1,042 mi, 905 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 MCI to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of MCI.
How is the MCI to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written MCI-PHX in IATA codes and KMCI-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kansas City International Airport is MCI (KMCI), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| MCI | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kansas City International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMCI | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #216 | #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 MCI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MCI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | 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 Kansas City from Phoenix?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 1,677 km (1,042 mi, 905 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MCI to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between MCI and PHX takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from MCI?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Which airlines fly MCI to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the MCI-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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