Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: PHL
ICAO code: KPHL
City: Philadelphia
Region / province: Pennsylvania
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 39.8719° N, 75.2411° W
Elevation: 11 m (36 ft)
Time zone: America/New York (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
Runways: 4
Longest runway: 3,658 m (12,000 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
09R/27L	3,658 m12,000 ft	61 m	Asphalt	Yes
09L/27R	2,896 m9,500 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
17/35	1,981 m6,500 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes
08/26	1,524 m5,001 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
13,787 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,221 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,375 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 30 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	—	123.800 MHz
Arrival ARR	PRM	120.425 MHz
ATIS	—	133.400 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	118.850 MHz
Departure DEP	—	119.750 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.900 MHz
Tower TWR	—	118.500 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Philadelphia International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Philadelphia through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Atlantic City International Airport	ACY	Atlantic City	73 km
Lehigh Valley International Airport	ABE	Allentown/Bethlehem	88 km
Newark Liberty International Airport	EWR	Newark	128 km
Harrisburg International Airport	MDT	Harrisburg	134 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport	BWI	Baltimore	145 km
John F. Kennedy International Airport	JFK	New York	151 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Philadelphia International Airport?

The IATA code of Philadelphia International Airport is PHL and its ICAO code is KPHL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Philadelphia International Airport located?

Philadelphia International Airport is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 39.8719° N, 75.2411° W and an elevation of 11 m (36 ft).

How far is Philadelphia International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Philadelphia International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,375 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,221 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,787 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h 30 min.

How long is the runway at Philadelphia International Airport?

The longest runway at Philadelphia International Airport is 3,658 m (12,000 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 4 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Philadelphia International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.