Philadelphia to Peoria flights
Peoria lies 1,224 km (761 mi) 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 19 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 | Peoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 115,070 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | PIA, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 61601–61656 |
Clocks in Peoria are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands only 1 h 19 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 Peoria
Peoria is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,104-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI, 62 km), Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (regional) | PIA | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,104 ft | 660 ft |
| Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (regional) | BMI | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,000 ft | 871 ft |
| Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (regional) | SPI | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,001 ft | 598 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Peoria from Philadelphia?
1,224 km (761 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Peoria by air?
About 2 h 19 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 Peoria?
Peoria is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Peoria flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA); Peoria also has BMI, SPI.
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.