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ESS to LUF: distance & flight time

Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport) → Phoenix (Luke Air Force Base)

5,514 mi
8,873 km · 4,791 nm
11h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

5,514 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 17m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ESS from LUF?

The flight distance from Essen (ESS) to Phoenix (LUF) is 5,514 miles (8,873 km, 4,791 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ESS to LUF?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Essen and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 9 hours behind Essen.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ESS to LUF?

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