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PHL to ALF: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Alta (Alta Airport)
3,851 mi
6,198 km · 3,347 nm
8h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,851 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 1m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- ALF — Alta Airport · Alta, Norway
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near ALF
- LKL · Banak Airport38 mi away
- HAA · Hasvik Airport46 mi away
- HFT · Hammerfest Airport49 mi away
- SOJ · Sørkjosen Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from ALF?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Alta (ALF) is 3,851 miles (6,198 km, 3,347 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to ALF?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 1m 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 Philadelphia and Alta?
Alta is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to ALF?
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