Washington to Allentown flights
Allentown lies 232 km (144 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
| Washington | Allentown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 120,207 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | PHL, 85 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 18101–18195 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
Arriving in Allentown
Allentown is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 6 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 68 km), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP, 83 km), Lancaster Airport (LNS, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 85 km (53 mi) | 12,000 ft | 36 ft |
| Lehigh Valley International Airport (regional) | ABE | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,599 ft | 393 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 68 km (42 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (regional) | AVP | 83 km (52 mi) | 7,502 ft | 962 ft |
| Lancaster Airport (regional) | LNS | 87 km (54 mi) | 6,933 ft | 403 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Allentown from Washington?
232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Allentown by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Allentown?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Allentown flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); Allentown also has ABE, TTN, AVP, LNS.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.