CHS to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 886 km (551 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to CHS).
How far is it from Charleston to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 886 km (551 mi, 479 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 CHS to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly northeast of CHS.
How is the CHS to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written CHS-PHL in IATA codes and KCHS-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charleston International Airport is CHS (KCHS), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| CHS | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charleston International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCHS | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 46 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #417 | #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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 10 ft (3 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CHS 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 Charleston from Philadelphia?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 886 km (551 mi, 479 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CHS to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between CHS and PHL takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from CHS?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly northeast of Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Which airlines fly CHS to PHL?
2 airlines appear on the CHS-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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