Route Guide
SFO→PHLlong haul
San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) — 4,048 km, ~5h 00m estimated flight time.
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Route Overview
SFO to PHL covers a great-circle distance of 4,048 km (2,515 miles), classified as a long haul route. At typical cruise speed, the estimated flight time is around 5h 00m — actual block time varies by aircraft type, winds and routing. Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (standard offset, not accounting for daylight saving time). This is a domestic route within United States. Route data indicates this city pair has historically been served nonstop.
Airlines on This Route
AA
American Airlines
United States
Aircraft types on record: 320, 321
Airline and schedule data comes from historical route records and may not reflect current, seasonal or codeshare-only service. Always confirm live schedules with the airline before booking.
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