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PHL to CYW: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Celaya (Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport)
2,018 mi
3,248 km · 1,754 nm
4h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,018 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 25m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- CYW — Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport · Celaya, Mexico
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 CYW
- QRO · Querétaro Intercontinental Airport46 mi away
- BJX · Del Bajío International Airport49 mi away
- MLM · General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport49 mi away
- ZMM · Zamora Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from CYW?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Celaya (CYW) is 2,018 miles (3,248 km, 1,754 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to CYW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 25m 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 Celaya?
Celaya is 2 hours behind Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to CYW?
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