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WHP to PHL: distance & flight time
Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
2,388 mi
3,843 km · 2,075 nm
5h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,388 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 9m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
- 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 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
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 WHP from PHL?
The flight distance from Los Angeles (WHP) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2,388 miles (3,843 km, 2,075 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WHP to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 9m 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 Los Angeles and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WHP to PHL?
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