Halifax to Philadelphia flights
Philadelphia lies 1,085 km (674 mi) south-west of Halifax, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Halifax | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 471,559 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Halifax) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YHZ, 27 km out | PHL, 11 km out |
Clocks in Philadelphia are 1 h behind Halifax right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands only 1 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Philadelphia
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Halifax
Halifax is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 47 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 49 km), Atlantic City International Airport (ACY, 75 km), Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 81 km), Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,000 ft | 36 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
| Wilmington Airport (regional) | ILG | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,275 ft | 80 ft |
| Atlantic City International Airport (regional) | ACY | 75 km (47 mi) | 10,001 ft | 75 ft |
| Lehigh Valley International Airport (regional) | ABE | 81 km (50 mi) | 7,599 ft | 393 ft |
| Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (regional) | DOV | 95 km (59 mi) | 12,903 ft | 24 ft |
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Staying in Philadelphia
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Halifax?
1,085 km (674 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Halifax.
How long does it take to get from Halifax to Philadelphia by air?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Halifax and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against America/Halifax).
Which airports are used for Halifax to Philadelphia flights?
Typically Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); Philadelphia also has TTN, ILG, ACY, ABE, DOV.
What currency do I need in Philadelphia?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.