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ZAO to AZA: distance & flight time
Cahors (Cahors-Lalbenque Airport) → Mesa (Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport)
5,626 mi
9,054 km · 4,889 nm
11h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,626 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 30m 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.
The two airports
- ZAO — Cahors-Lalbenque Airport · Cahors, France
- 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 ZAO
- XMW · Montauban Airport23 mi away
- LBI · Albi-Le Séquestre Airport44 mi away
- AGF · Agen-La Garenne Airport45 mi away
- BVE · Brive Souillac Airport48 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 ZAO from AZA?
The flight distance from Cahors (ZAO) to Mesa (AZA) is 5,626 miles (9,054 km, 4,889 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAO to AZA?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 30m 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 ZAO to AZA?
Nonstop service on ZAO–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 11h 30m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Cahors and Mesa?
Mesa is 9 hours behind Cahors.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAO to AZA?
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Why are some ZAO to AZA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAO–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.