Distance From Polokwane International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, PTG - PHL Distance

The distance from Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 8010 miles or 12891 kilometers or 6956 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 Polokwane ( South Africa ) to Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Polokwane and Philadelphia takes around 18 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Polokwane International Airport, Polokwane, South Africa to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 18 hours 24 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 • PTG - PHL

Kilometers		12891 km
Statute Miles		8010 miles
Nautical Miles		6956 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 24 minutes

Polokwane International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Flight Route Map - PTG to PHL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Polokwane, South Africa and Philadelphia, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Polokwane, South Africa and Philadelphia, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTG - PHL

Time difference between Polokwane (South Africa) and Philadelphia (United States) is 6 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 6 Hours behind Polokwane.

Location	Local Time
Polokwane (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 05:53:16 SAST
Philadelphia (United States)	2026-04-01, 23:53:16 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

Polokwane International Airport (PTG / FAPP) Polokwane, South Africa

Destination

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