Distance From Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, PHW - RSW Distance

The distance from Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 8289 miles or 13340 kilometers or 7199 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 Phalaborwa ( South Africa ) to Fort Myers ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phalaborwa and Fort Myers takes around 19 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hendrik Van Eck Airport, Phalaborwa, South Africa to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States is 19 hours 3 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 • PHW - RSW

Kilometers		13340 km
Statute Miles		8289 miles
Nautical Miles		7199 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 3 minutes

Hendrik Van Eck Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport Flight Route Map - PHW to RSW Flight Path

Location of Hendrik Van Eck Airport & Southwest Florida International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Phalaborwa to Fort Myers nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Phalaborwa, South Africa and Fort Myers, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Phalaborwa, South Africa and Fort Myers, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PHW - RSW

Time difference between Phalaborwa (South Africa) and Fort Myers (United States) is 7 Hours.
Fort Myers time is 7 Hours behind Phalaborwa.

Location	Local Time
Phalaborwa (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 12:12:23 SAST
Fort Myers (United States)	2025-12-14, 05:12:23 EST

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

Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW / FAPH) Phalaborwa, South Africa

Destination

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States