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PHL to KGT: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Kangding (Kangding Airport)
7,594 mi
12,222 km · 6,599 nm
15h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,594 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 21m 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
- KGT — Kangding Airport · Kangding, 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 KGT
- DCY · Daocheng Yading Airport116 mi away
- CTU · Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from KGT?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kangding (KGT) is 7,594 miles (12,222 km, 6,599 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to KGT?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 21m 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 Kangding?
Kangding is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to KGT?
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