Flight time from London to Philadelphia
LGW → PHL · London Gatwick Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
The flight from London (LGW) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 3,554 miles (5,719 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
7h 47m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
7h 7m
When will you arrive?
Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London. You cross 5 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from London to Philadelphia?
- About 7h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 3,554 miles, or 5,719 km (3,088 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London.
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