Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale
2h 25m The flight from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) covers 1,601 km (995 miles) and takes approximately 2h 25m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 198°, passing near 33.0° N, 77.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 55m | 3h 20m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 03m | 2h 28m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 47m | 2h 12m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 53m | 2h 18m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PHL | FLL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport |
| City | Philadelphia | Fort Lauderdale |
| Country | United States | United States |
| ICAO | KPHL | KFLL |
| Coordinates | 39.8719, -75.2411 | 26.0726, -80.1527 |
| Elevation | 36 ft | 9 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale?
A non-stop flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) takes about 2h 25m. The great-circle distance is 1,601 km (995 miles, 864 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 198°.
How far is Philadelphia from Fort Lauderdale?
1,601 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 995 miles or 864 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PHL and FLL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,601 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Philadelphia
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.