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PHL to IOS: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
4,438 mi
7,142 km · 3,856 nm
9h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,438 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 10m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
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 IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from IOS?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Ilheus (IOS) is 4,438 miles (7,142 km, 3,856 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 10m 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 Ilheus?
Ilheus is 1 hour ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to IOS?
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