Flights Newport News → Atlanta
PHF → ATL
How long is the flight from Newport News to Atlanta?
The flight from Newport News (PHF) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 1h 26m. 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 from Newport News to Atlanta serves a highly trafficked destination, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport welcoming over 108 million passengers annually. This frequent travel demand underscores the importance of this air connection for both business and leisure travelers.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Newport News (PHF) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Newport News the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Atlanta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Newport News (PHF) to Atlanta (ATL) heads south-west for about 817 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Newport News the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Atlanta it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating PHF-ATL
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Frequently asked questions about PHF-ATL
The flight from Newport News (PHF) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 1h 26m. 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 3 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
