MKE to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,346 km (1,458 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to MKE).
How far is it from Milwaukee to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,346 km (1,458 mi, 1,267 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 MKE to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of MKE.
How is the MKE to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written MKE-PHX in IATA codes and KMKE-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. General Mitchell International Airport is MKE (KMKE), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| MKE | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | General Mitchell International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KMKE | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 723 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #262 | #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 412 ft (126 m) higher than MKE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MKE 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 Milwaukee from Phoenix?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 2,346 km (1,458 mi, 1,267 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MKE to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between MKE and PHX takes about 3h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from MKE?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
Which airlines fly MKE to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the MKE-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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