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PHL to ESH: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Shoreham By Sea (Shoreham Airport)
3,556 mi
5,723 km · 3,090 nm
7h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,556 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 26m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- ESH — Shoreham Airport · Shoreham By Sea, United Kingdom
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 ESH
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport22 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport44 mi away
- QUG · Chichester/Goodwood Airport20 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from ESH?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Shoreham By Sea (ESH) is 3,556 miles (5,723 km, 3,090 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to ESH?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 26m 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 Shoreham By Sea?
Shoreham By Sea is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to ESH?
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