Philadelphia to Bria (PHL–BIV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between PHL and BIV, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bria from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→BIV | TEB→BIV |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 92 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 20h 28m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · BIV: WAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 11:00 PM in Bria.
US passport holders need a visa to enter the Central African Republic. Apply at the CAR Embassy in Washington, D.C. before departure. Required documents include a completed application form, two passport photos, a return ticket, proof of accommodation, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, and the visa fee of $100 to $150 depending on visa type. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Processing takes 5 to 10 working days.
There is no eVisa or visa on arrival for US nationals. The embassy visa is the only path. Single-entry tourist visas are valid for 30 to 90 days depending on the type requested. A letter of invitation from a local contact or hotel in Bangui may be requested. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and the certificate is checked at immigration.
No direct flights connect the US to the Central African Republic. Route through Paris (about 6 hours to Bangui M'Poko International Airport on Air France, limited frequency), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines via connections), or Douala, Cameroon (ASKY or Camair-Co). Total travel time from the US runs 18 to 28 hours depending on routing. The Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XAF per EUR 1, trading at roughly 600 XAF per $1. Cash is the primary payment method. ATMs are scarce even in Bangui. Bring euros or US dollars to exchange at banks.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–BIV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to BIV
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Bria Airport (BIV) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
PHL to BIV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to BIV ranges from 20 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,310 miles (10,155 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).