Philadelphia to Cleveland flights
Cleveland lies 577 km (358 mi) 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 29 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.
| Philadelphia | Cleveland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 365,379 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | CLE, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 44101–44199 |
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 Cleveland
Cleveland is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,953 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | CLE | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,953 ft | 791 ft |
| Akron Canton Regional Airport (regional) | CAK | 68 km (42 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,228 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cleveland from Philadelphia?
577 km (358 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Cleveland by air?
About 1 h 29 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 Cleveland?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Cleveland flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE); Cleveland also has CAK.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.