Phoenix to London
10h 56m The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 8,463 km (5,258 miles) and takes approximately 10h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 37°, passing near 57.8° N, 68.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 23m | 15h 48m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 51m | 11h 16m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 24m | 9h 49m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 57m | 10h 23m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PHX | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| City | Phoenix | London |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | KPHX | EGLL |
| Coordinates | 33.4353, -112.0059 | 51.4707, -0.4599 |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 83 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Phoenix to London?
A non-stop flight from Phoenix (PHX) to London (LHR) takes about 10h 56m. The great-circle distance is 8,463 km (5,258 miles, 4,569 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 37°.
How far is Phoenix from London?
8,463 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,258 miles or 4,569 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PHX and LHR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,463 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 10h 56m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.