Flights Athens → Philadelphia
ATH → PHL
How long is the flight from Athens to Philadelphia?
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 10h 31m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Athens International Airport, which opened in 2001, to Philadelphia. The destination airport serves over 28 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel. This route is typically operated using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
The Athens (ATH) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 8,083 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 31m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating ATH-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-PHL
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 10h 31m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Aegean Airlines, American Airlines.
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The Athens-Philadelphia route is about 8,083 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
