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PNE to DCY: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) → Daocheng (Daocheng Yading Airport)
7,631 mi
12,281 km · 6,631 nm
15h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,631 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 26m 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
- PNE — Northeast Philadelphia Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- DCY — Daocheng Yading Airport · Daocheng, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PNE
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport19 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base11 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport13 mi away
- BBX · Wings Field14 mi away
Near DCY
- DIG · Diqing Airport108 mi away
- KGT · Kangding Airport116 mi away
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PNE from DCY?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PNE) to Daocheng (DCY) is 7,631 miles (12,281 km, 6,631 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PNE to DCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from PNE to DCY?
Nonstop service on PNE–DCY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Daocheng?
Daocheng is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PNE to DCY?
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Why are some PNE to DCY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain PNE–DCY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.