Flights Glasgow → Philadelphia
GLA → PHL
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Philadelphia?
The flight from Glasgow (GLA) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 4m. 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 connects Glasgow to Philadelphia, operating with Boeing 757 and Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The destination airport in Philadelphia sees over 28 million passengers annually, indicating a high volume of air traffic.
The Glasgow (GLA) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.9/100 (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 Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads west for about 5,311 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 GLA-PHL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about GLA-PHL
The flight from Glasgow (GLA) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 7h 4m. 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 1 airline: American Airlines.
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The Glasgow-Philadelphia route is about 5,311 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
