Philadelphia to Buffalo flight distance & time (PHL-BUF)
How far is Philadelphia from Buffalo by plane? The great circle distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 449 km / 242 nm, about 51m flight time, with an initial heading of 321° (NW).
| From | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Philadelphia, US |
|---|---|
| To | Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), Buffalo, US |
| Distance | 449 km · 242 nm · 279 mi |
| Initial heading | 321° (NW) |
Airlines on this route
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly PHL to BUF nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Udet (BFW) U 12 | 243 nm / 450 km |
| LWD Junak | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-58 (H-34 / CH-34 Choctaw) | 243 nm / 450 km |
| P Elster | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Sopwith Triplane | 243 nm / 450 km |
| LWD Junak | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Messerschmitt M 17 | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Bell Helicopter OH-58 Kiowa / TH-57 SeaRanger | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 212 / Twin Two-Twelve (UH-1N) | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Udet (BFW) U 12 | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Mil Mi-28 | 243 nm / 450 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk | 244 nm / 452 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-51 (R-5 / H-5) | 244 nm / 452 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-52 Alligator | 248 nm / 459 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark | 248 nm / 459 km |
| Cierva C.30 | 248 nm / 459 km |
| Auster AOP | 250 nm / 463 km |
| BAT F.K.23 Bantam | 250 nm / 463 km |
| Vickers F.B.5 | 250 nm / 463 km |
| Cessna 188 AgWagon | 252 nm / 467 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Philadelphia from Buffalo?
- The great circle distance between Philadelphia and Buffalo is 449 km (242 nm / 279 mi).
- How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
- A direct flight from PHL to BUF takes about 51m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Buffalo?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.