Distance From Makurdi Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, MDI - PHL Distance

The distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 5553 miles or 8936 kilometers or 4822 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 Makurdi ( Nigeria ) to Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makurdi and Philadelphia takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makurdi Airport, Makurdi, Nigeria to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 12 hours 45 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 • MDI - PHL

Kilometers		8936 km
Statute Miles		5553 miles
Nautical Miles		4822 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

Makurdi Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Flight Route Map - MDI to PHL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makurdi, Nigeria and Philadelphia, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Makurdi, Nigeria and Philadelphia, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDI - PHL

Time difference between Makurdi (Nigeria) and Philadelphia (United States) is 5 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 5 Hours behind Makurdi.

Location	Local Time
Makurdi (Nigeria)	2026-03-19, 13:55:47 WAT
Philadelphia (United States)	2026-03-19, 08:55:47 EDT

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

Makurdi Airport (MDI / DNMK) Makurdi, Nigeria

Destination

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