Philadelphia to Shillong (PHL–SHL) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Shillong from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→SHL | BWI→SHL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 16h 20m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · SHL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3.5:00 AM (next day) in Shillong.
US passport holders need a visa to enter India. The eVisa is the standard option for tourists, applied for at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The 30-day eTourist visa costs $25 (single or double entry). The 1-year and 5-year eTourist visas cost $40 and $80 respectively, both with multiple entries and a maximum stay of 90 days per visit. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. Upload a passport scan and a recent photo. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages.
The eVisa is accepted at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Kolkata (CCU), and Hyderabad (HYD), plus 5 seaports. At the airport, proceed to the eVisa immigration counter with your printed eVisa confirmation. Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are captured. India also offers traditional paper visas through the embassy with longer validity options for business and employment.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Delhi run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Air India. Newark to Mumbai runs about 15 hours 30 minutes on United and Air India. Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles also have nonstop service to Indian cities. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 85 INR per $1. UPI (Unified Payments Interface) dominates digital payments in India: Google Pay and PhonePe are accepted at millions of merchants. Metro systems operate in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad with fares from INR 10 to INR 60 ($0.12 to $0.70). Auto-rickshaws are the universal last-mile transport: use the Uber or Ola app for metered pricing.
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–SHL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to SHL
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Shillong Airport (SHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
PHL to SHL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to SHL is about 16 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,832 miles (12,604 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).