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PHL to JCK: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Julia Creek (Julia Creek Airport)
9,890 mi
15,916 km · 8,594 nm
19h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,890 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 51m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- JCK — Julia Creek Airport · Julia Creek, Australia
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 JCK
- CNJ · Cloncurry Airport79 mi away
- RCM · Richmond Airport90 mi away
- ISA · Mount Isa Airport144 mi away
- WIN · Winton Airport146 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from JCK?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Julia Creek (JCK) is 9,890 miles (15,916 km, 8,594 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to JCK?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 51m 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 Julia Creek?
Julia Creek is 14 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to JCK?
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