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ZHA to PHL: distance & flight time
Zhanjiang (Zhanjiang Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
8,201 mi
13,198 km · 7,126 nm
16h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,201 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 33m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZHA — Zhanjiang Airport · Zhanjiang, China
- 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 ZHA
- BHY · Beihai Airport72 mi away
- HAK · Haikou Meilan International Airport89 mi away
- BAR · Qionghai Bo'ao Airport144 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 ZHA from PHL?
The flight distance from Zhanjiang (ZHA) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 8,201 miles (13,198 km, 7,126 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZHA to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 33m 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 Zhanjiang and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Zhanjiang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZHA to PHL?
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