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XRH to PHL: distance & flight time
Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
9,880 mi
15,901 km · 8,586 nm
19h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
9,880 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 50m 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
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, 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 XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie Airport62 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 XRH from PHL?
The flight distance from Richmond (XRH) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 9,880 miles (15,901 km, 8,586 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XRH to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 50m 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 Richmond and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 14 hours behind Richmond.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XRH to PHL?
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