Distance From Kwale Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

The distance from Kwale Airport () to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 7703 miles or 12396 kilometers or 6689 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kwale ( Kenya ) to Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kwale and Philadelphia takes around 17 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kwale Airport, Kwale, Kenya to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 17 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PHL

Kilometers		12396 km
Statute Miles		7703 miles
Nautical Miles		6689 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 42 minutes

Kwale Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Flight Route Map - to PHL Flight Path

Location of Kwale Airport & Philadelphia International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kwale to Philadelphia nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kwale, Kenya and Philadelphia, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kwale, Kenya and Philadelphia, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PHL

Time difference between Kwale (Kenya) and Philadelphia (United States) is 8 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 8 Hours behind Kwale.

Location	Local Time
Kwale (Kenya)	2026-03-01, 13:02:57 EAT
Philadelphia (United States)	2026-03-01, 05:02:57 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kwale Airport ( / ) Kwale, Kenya

Destination

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) Philadelphia, United States