Philadelphia to Huntsville flights
Huntsville lies 1,163 km (723 mi) south-west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 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 | Huntsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 215,006 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 200 m (656 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | HSV, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 35801–35899 |
Clocks in Huntsville are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands only 1 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
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 Huntsville
Huntsville is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Huntsville International Airport (HSV), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,600-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville International Airport (regional) | HSV | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,600 ft | 629 ft |
| Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (regional) | MSL | 94 km (58 mi) | 6,693 ft | 551 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Huntsville from Philadelphia?
1,163 km (723 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Huntsville by air?
About 2 h 14 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 Huntsville?
Huntsville is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Huntsville flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Huntsville International Airport (HSV); Huntsville also has MSL.
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.