Philadelphia to Thornhill flights
Thornhill lies 556 km (345 mi) north-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 28 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 | Thornhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 1.6 million | 115,292 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | YYZ, 23 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Thornhill
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Thornhill
Thornhill is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 82 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 21 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 72 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 75 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 23 km (14 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 82 km (51 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 21 km (13 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 72 km (45 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 75 km (47 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Thornhill from Philadelphia?
556 km (345 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Thornhill by air?
About 1 h 28 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 Thornhill?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Thornhill flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Thornhill also has YHM, YTZ, YCM, YLK, YKF.
What currency do I need in Thornhill?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.