Philadelphia to London, Essex (PHL–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
3,555 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 25m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Executive Jet Management.
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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
LHR London 9h 15m AAAYBA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
DUB Dublin 10h 20m AAAYBA → FR Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
EDI Edinburgh 10h 55m AAAYBA → RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 42m AAAYBA → FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
LIS Lisbon 11h 50m AAAYBA → FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
PRG Prague 12h 22m AAAYBA → FR Prague (PRG) to London, Essex flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 12h 45m AAAYBA → FRRK Venezia (VE) (VCE) to London, Essex flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 12h 55m AAAYBA → BAFR Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 25m AAAYBA → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 13h 41m AAAYBA → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to London, Essex
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,555 mi 5h 55m nonstop +5h ahead

PHL–STN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps PHL Routes STN Routes PHL Live Flights STN Live Flights PHL Delays
All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
LHR ~9h 15m DUB ~10h 20m EDI ~10h 55m CPH ~11h 10m BCN ~11h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,072
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → STN
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
STN → PHL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric PHL→STN EWR→STN TEB→STN
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 9
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 5h 55m 6h 7m 5h 33m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Newark (EWR) to London, Essex flights · Teterboro (TEB) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 11:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
3,555 mi / 5,721 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PHL

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.

Facts

PHL–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance3,555 mi / 5,721 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 5h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 3,555 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Dublin and Edinburgh.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN 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.
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from STN to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PHL to STN

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to STN is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,555 miles (5,721 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Dublin and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).