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AOR to PHL: distance & flight time
Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
9,242 mi
14,874 km · 8,031 nm
18h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,242 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 35m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AOR — Sultan Abdul Halim Airport · Alor Setar, Malaysia
- 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 AOR
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport47 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport50 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport51 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport62 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 AOR from PHL?
The flight distance from Alor Setar (AOR) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 9,242 miles (14,874 km, 8,031 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AOR to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Alor Setar and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Alor Setar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AOR to PHL?
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