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WGE to PHL: distance & flight time
Walgett (Walgett Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
9,915 mi
15,957 km · 8,616 nm
19h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,915 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 54m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WGE — Walgett Airport · Walgett, Australia
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near WGE
- LHG · Lightning Ridge Airport41 mi away
- CNB · Coonamble Airport67 mi away
- BWQ · Brewarrina Airport78 mi away
- DRN · Dirranbandi Airport100 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is WGE from PHL?
The flight distance from Walgett (WGE) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 9,915 miles (15,957 km, 8,616 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WGE to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 54m 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 Walgett and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 14 hours behind Walgett.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WGE to PHL?
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