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AOC to PHL: distance & flight time
Altenburg (Altenburg-Nobitz Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
4,067 mi
6,545 km · 3,534 nm
8h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,067 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 26m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AOC — Altenburg-Nobitz Airport · Altenburg, Germany
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AOC
- LEJ · Leipzig/Halle Airport33 mi away
- IES · Riesa-Göhlis Airport43 mi away
- DRS · Dresden Airport56 mi away
- HOQ · Hof-Plauen Airport56 mi away
Near PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is AOC from PHL?
The flight distance from Altenburg (AOC) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 4,067 miles (6,545 km, 3,534 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AOC to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from AOC to PHL?
Nonstop service on AOC–PHL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 8h 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Altenburg and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Altenburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AOC to PHL?
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Why are some AOC to PHL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain AOC–PHL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.