LHR to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 5,690 km (3,536 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 35m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to LHR).
How far is it from London to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 5,690 km (3,536 mi, 3,072 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 LHR to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly west of LHR.
How is the LHR to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-PHL in IATA codes and EGLL-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| LHR | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | KPHL |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #33 |
EGLL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KPHL starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 47 ft (14 m) of each other.
Airlines flying LHR to PHL
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| AY | Finnair | FIN | Finnair | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: IB.
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 London from Philadelphia?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 5,690 km (3,536 mi, 3,072 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and PHL takes about 7h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from LHR?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly west of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to PHL?
4 airlines appear on the LHR-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways.
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