Distance From Gako Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

The distance from Gako Airport () to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 9180 miles or 14773 kilometers or 7972 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gako ( Rwanda ) to Phoenix ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gako and Phoenix takes around 21 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gako Airport, Gako, Rwanda to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, United States is 21 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PHX

Kilometers		14773 km
Statute Miles		9180 miles
Nautical Miles		7972 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 6 minutes

Gako Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flight Route Map - to PHX Flight Path

Location of Gako Airport & Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gako to Phoenix nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gako, Rwanda and Phoenix, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Gako, Rwanda and Phoenix, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PHX

Time difference between Gako (Rwanda) and Phoenix (United States) is 9 Hours.
Phoenix time is 9 Hours behind Gako.

Location	Local Time
Gako (Rwanda)	2026-08-03, 16:38:38 CAT
Phoenix (United States)	2026-08-03, 07:38:38 MST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gako Airport ( / ) Gako, Rwanda

Destination

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX / KPHX) Phoenix, United States