Philadelphia to Waterbury flights
Waterbury lies 252 km (157 mi) north-east 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 4 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 | Waterbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 108,802 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | PHL, 11 km out | BDL, 52 km out |
| Postal codes | 19019–19255 | 06701–06749 |
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 Waterbury
Waterbury is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,510 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN, 36 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 77 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 85 km), New York Stewart International Airport (SWF, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport | BDL | 52 km (32 mi) | 9,510 ft | 173 ft |
| Tweed New Haven Airport (regional) | HVN | 36 km (22 mi) | 5,600 ft | 12 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 85 km (53 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
| New York Stewart International Airport (regional) | SWF | 88 km (55 mi) | 11,817 ft | 491 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Waterbury from Philadelphia?
252 km (157 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Philadelphia.
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Waterbury by air?
About 1 h 4 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 Waterbury?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Philadelphia to Waterbury flights?
Typically Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL); Waterbury also has HVN, HPN, ISP, SWF.
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.