Flights to Philadelphia
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,000 ft, PHL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 36 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Philadelphia
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to Toronto | Canada | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Philadelphia to Chicago | United States | 1,069 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Philadelphia to Montréal | Canada | 631 km (392 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Philadelphia to Ottawa | Canada | 609 km (378 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Philadelphia to Jacksonville | United States | 1,221 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Philadelphia to Columbus | United States | 668 km (415 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Philadelphia to Charlotte | United States | 725 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Philadelphia to Indianapolis | United States | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Philadelphia to Mississauga | Canada | 549 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Philadelphia to Washington | United States | 199 km (124 mi) | about 1 h |
| Philadelphia to Nashville | United States | 1,100 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Philadelphia to Brampton | Canada | 563 km (350 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Philadelphia to Boston | United States | 435 km (271 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Philadelphia to Detroit | United States | 711 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Philadelphia to Memphis | United States | 1,414 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Philadelphia to Louisville | United States | 933 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Philadelphia to Hamilton | Canada | 535 km (332 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Philadelphia to Milwaukee | United States | 1,114 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Philadelphia to Québec | Canada | 827 km (514 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Philadelphia to Atlanta | United States | 1,071 km (666 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Philadelphia to Raleigh | United States | 556 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Philadelphia to Halifax | Canada | 1,085 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Philadelphia to Shanghai | China | 11,917 km (7,405 mi) | about 16 h 2 min |
| Philadelphia to Chongqing | China | 12,284 km (7,633 mi) | about 16 h 30 min |
| Philadelphia to Chengdu | China | 12,162 km (7,557 mi) | about 16 h 21 min |
| Philadelphia to Beijing | China | 11,058 km (6,871 mi) | about 14 h 56 min |
| Philadelphia to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,197 km (5,093 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Philadelphia to Tianjin | China | 11,131 km (6,917 mi) | about 15 h 1 min |
| Philadelphia to Wuhan | China | 12,112 km (7,526 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
| Philadelphia to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,465 km (7,124 mi) | about 15 h 27 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Philadelphia?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, TTN, ILG, ACY, ABE, DOV, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PHL from Philadelphia city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Philadelphia on this site?
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 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.