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PNE to WHP: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
2,399 mi
3,861 km · 2,085 nm
5h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,399 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 10m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PNE — Northeast Philadelphia Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
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 WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PNE from WHP?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PNE) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 2,399 miles (3,861 km, 2,085 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PNE to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 10m 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PNE to WHP?
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