Distance From Mtakatata Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

The distance from Mtakatata Airport () to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 7887 miles or 12693 kilometers or 6849 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 Mtakatata ( Malawi ) to Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mtakatata and Philadelphia takes around 18 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mtakatata Airport, Mtakatata, Malawi to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 18 hours 7 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		12693 km
Statute Miles		7887 miles
Nautical Miles		6849 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 7 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mtakatata, Malawi and Philadelphia, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PHL

Time difference between Mtakatata (Malawi) and Philadelphia (United States) is 6 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 6 Hours behind Mtakatata.

Location	Local Time
Mtakatata (Malawi)	2026-03-19, 07:45:02 CAT
Philadelphia (United States)	2026-03-19, 01:45:02 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

Mtakatata Airport ( / FWTK) Mtakatata, Malawi

Destination

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