Copenhagen to Philadelphia (CPH–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 10h 48m 6EAMD8 AAAYBA Amsterdam (AMS) to Philadelphia flights
LHR London 10h 50m AMASAY AAAYBA London (LHR) to Philadelphia flights
DUB Dublin 10h 55m D8FRSK AAAYBA Dublin (DUB) to Philadelphia flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 10m A3ACBT AAACOS Toronto (YYZ) to Philadelphia flights
BOS Boston 11h 13m SK AAAFB6 Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia flights
IAD Dulles 11h 43m SK ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Philadelphia flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 5m A3AFAM AAAYBA Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Philadelphia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 5m A3ACAI 4YLXOS Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 12h 8m EKSK AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
PRG Prague 12h 10m D8FRRO AAAYBA Prague (PRG) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Copenhagen to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,937 mi 8h 35m nonstop -6h behind

CPH–PHL had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,937 miles in 8h 35m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CPH–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA 4 Oneworld AY, BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,097
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CPH → PHL
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
PHL → CPH
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Copenhagen.
CPH: CEST · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 12:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
3,937 mi / 6,336 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Denmark is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Danish citizens must obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before travel. The ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. An e-passport with a biometric chip is required.

Getting to CPH

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

CPH–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance3,937 mi / 6,336 km
Flight time8h 35m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPH
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPH to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 8h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 3,937 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CPH to PHL: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Dublin.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PHL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Copenhagen.
Yes, return flights from PHL to CPH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPH to PHL

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CPH to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to PHL is about 8 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,937 miles (6,336 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.