Flight time from Philadelphia to London
PHL → LGW · Philadelphia International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
The flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to London (LGW) takes about 6h 5m 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
6h 33m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
6h 5m
When will you arrive?
London is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia. You cross 5 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder 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 Philadelphia to London?
- About 6h 5m 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?
- London is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
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