AVP to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 168 km (104 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to AVP).
How far is it from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 168 km (104 mi, 91 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AVP to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly south of AVP.
How is the AVP to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written AVP-PHL in IATA codes and KAVP-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is AVP (KAVP), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| AVP | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KAVP | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 962 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #949 | #33 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHL sits 926 ft (282 m) lower than AVP, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AVP to PHL
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: US.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from Philadelphia?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 168 km (104 mi, 91 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AVP to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between AVP and PHL takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from AVP?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly south of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).
Which airlines fly AVP to PHL?
1 airline appear on the AVP-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines.
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