Distance From Mbala Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, MMQ - PHX Distance

The distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 9554 miles or 15375 kilometers or 8297 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 Mbala ( Zambia ) to Phoenix ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mbala and Phoenix takes around 21 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mbala Airport, Mbala, Zambia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, United States is 21 hours 57 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 • MMQ - PHX

Kilometers		15375 km
Statute Miles		9554 miles
Nautical Miles		8297 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 57 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Mbala, Zambia and Phoenix, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Mbala, Zambia and Phoenix, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MMQ - PHX

Time difference between Mbala (Zambia) and Phoenix (United States) is 9 Hours.
Phoenix time is 9 Hours behind Mbala.

Location	Local Time
Mbala (Zambia)	2026-06-17, 14:52:00 CAT
Phoenix (United States)	2026-06-17, 05:52:00 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

Mbala Airport (MMQ / FLBA) Mbala, Zambia

Destination

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