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PHL to PCN: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
8,907 mi
14,334 km · 7,740 nm
17h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,907 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 56m 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
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, 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 PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from PCN?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Picton (PCN) is 8,907 miles (14,334 km, 7,740 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 56m 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 Picton?
Picton is 16 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to PCN?
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