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PHL to DLU: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Dali (Dali Airport)
7,901 mi
12,715 km · 6,866 nm
15h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,901 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 57m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- DLU — Dali Airport · Dali, China
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 DLU
- LJG · Lijiang Airport71 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport83 mi away
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base98 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport111 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from DLU?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Dali (DLU) is 7,901 miles (12,715 km, 6,866 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to DLU?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 57m 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 Dali?
Dali is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to DLU?
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