DAY to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 766 km (476 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to DAY).
How far is it from Dayton to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 766 km (476 mi, 413 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 DAY to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly east of DAY.
How is the DAY to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written DAY-PHL in IATA codes and KDAY-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is DAY (KDAY), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| DAY | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | James M. Cox Dayton International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDAY | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,009 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #443 | #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 973 ft (297 m) lower than DAY, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DAY 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 Dayton from Philadelphia?
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 766 km (476 mi, 413 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DAY to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between DAY and PHL takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from DAY?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly east of James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY).
Which airlines fly DAY to PHL?
2 airlines appear on the DAY-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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