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GPZ to AZA: distance & flight time
Grand Rapids MN (Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field) → Mesa (Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport)
1,349 mi
2,172 km · 1,173 nm
3h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,349 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 24m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GPZ — Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field · Grand Rapids MN, United States
- AZA — Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport · Mesa, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GPZ
- HIB · Range Regional Airport34 mi away
- BRD · Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport64 mi away
- DLH · Duluth International Airport67 mi away
- BJI · Bemidji Regional Airport70 mi away
Near AZA
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- MSC · Falcon Field11 mi away
- CGZ · Casa Grande Municipal Airport25 mi away
- SCF · Scottsdale Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GPZ from AZA?
The flight distance from Grand Rapids MN (GPZ) to Mesa (AZA) is 1,349 miles (2,172 km, 1,173 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GPZ to AZA?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 24m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GPZ to AZA?
Nonstop service on GPZ–AZA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 24m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids MN and Mesa?
Mesa is 2 hours behind Grand Rapids MN.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GPZ to AZA?
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Why are some GPZ to AZA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GPZ–AZA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.