MCO to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,969 km (1,845 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to MCO).
How far is it from Orlando to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,969 km (1,845 mi, 1,603 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 MCO to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of MCO.
How is the MCO to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written MCO-PHX in IATA codes and KMCO-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Orlando International Airport is MCO (KMCO), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| MCO | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Orlando International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMCO | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #52 | #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 1,039 ft (317 m) higher than MCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MCO 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Orlando from Phoenix?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 2,969 km (1,845 mi, 1,603 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MCO to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between MCO and PHX takes about 4h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from MCO?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Which airlines fly MCO to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the MCO-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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