CVG to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 814 km (506 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to CVG).
How far is it from Cincinnati / Covington to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 814 km (506 mi, 440 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 CVG to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly east of CVG.
How is the CVG to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written CVG-PHL in IATA codes and KCVG-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is CVG (KCVG), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| CVG | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCVG | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 896 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #223 | #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 860 ft (262 m) lower than CVG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CVG to PHL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | 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 Cincinnati / Covington from Philadelphia?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 814 km (506 mi, 440 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CVG to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between CVG and PHL takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from CVG?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly east of Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
Which airlines fly CVG to PHL?
3 airlines appear on the CVG-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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