CAK to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 538 km (334 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to CAK).
How far is it from Akron to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 538 km (334 mi, 290 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 CAK to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly east of CAK.
How is the CAK to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written CAK-PHL in IATA codes and KCAK-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Akron Canton Regional Airport is CAK (KCAK), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| CAK | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Akron Canton Regional Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCAK | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #557 | #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 1,192 ft (363 m) lower than CAK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAK to PHL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
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 Akron from Philadelphia?
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 538 km (334 mi, 290 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAK to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between CAK and PHL takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from CAK?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly east of Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK).
Which airlines fly CAK to PHL?
2 airlines appear on the CAK-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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