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ZCL to PHL: distance & flight time
Zacatecas (General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
1,985 mi
3,195 km · 1,725 nm
4h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,985 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZCL — General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport · Zacatecas, Mexico
- 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 ZCL
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 ZCL from PHL?
The flight distance from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 1,985 miles (3,195 km, 1,725 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZCL to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 22m 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 Zacatecas and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 2 hours ahead of Zacatecas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZCL to PHL?
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