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PHL to KTF: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Takaka (Takaka Airport)
8,949 mi
14,403 km · 7,777 nm
18h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,949 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 1m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- KTF — Takaka Airport · Takaka, New Zealand
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 KTF
- MZP · Motueka Airport24 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport41 mi away
- PCN · Picton Aerodrome72 mi away
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from KTF?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Takaka (KTF) is 8,949 miles (14,403 km, 7,777 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to KTF?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 1m 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 Takaka?
Takaka is 16 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to KTF?
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