Philadelphia to Alexandria flights
Alexandria lies 206 km (128 mi) south-west of Philadelphia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 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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| Philadelphia | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 159,467 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | DCA, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 22301–22350 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Alexandria
Alexandria 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, 39 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 53 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,169 ft | 15 ft |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | 39 km (24 mi) | 11,500 ft | 312 ft |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | BWI | 53 km (33 mi) | 10,503 ft | 146 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Alexandria from Philadelphia?
206 km (128 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Alexandria by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and Alexandria?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Alexandria flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA); Alexandria also has IAD, BWI.
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.