Flights Glasgow → Philadelphia
GLA → PHL
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 10.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Philadelphia it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating GLA-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about GLA-PHL
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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.
