Fly private between Manchester and Philadelphia from US$100,000 for a heavy jet (Challenger 605). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Manchester (MAN) to Philadelphia (PHL) and Philadelphia to Manchester — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Manchester and Philadelphia is about 5,512 km (3,425 miles), or 2,976 nautical miles.
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Expect US$100,000 – US$265,000 for a one-way charter between Manchester and Philadelphia, depending on the aircraft — a heavy jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Large-group luxury with full galley, lie-flat beds, and dedicated crew rest. 12-16 seats and 7,400 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Jet · rec. | 6h 44m | 6h 04m – 7h 24m | US$160,000 | 12-16 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 605 | 6h 44m | US$160,000 – US$200,000 | 12-16 |
| Falcon 2000LXS | 6h 31m | US$176,000 – US$200,000 | 10-14 |
| Gulfstream G450 | 6h 31m | US$192,000 – US$200,000 | 13-16 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Manchester and Philadelphia? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester Airport, Hawarden Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Warton Aerodrome and Blackpool Airport.
Philadelphia, United States: Philadelphia International Airport, Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Wilmington Airport, Millville Municipal Airport, Trenton Mercer Airport and Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
| Manchester Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGCC / MAN | KPHL / PHL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,007 ft | 12,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 257 ft | 36 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,507 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,190 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,729 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,240 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,807 ft spare |
3,900 km 2,990 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,431 ft spare |
4,600 km 2,290 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,077 ft spare |
5,926 km 964 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,107 ft spare |
6,400 km 490 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,315 ft spare |
7,220 km 330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,567 ft spare |
7,400 km 510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,707 ft spare |
7,800 km 910 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,217 ft spare |
7,400 km 510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,007 ft spare |
14,260 km 7,370 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,207 ft spare |
11,112 km 4,222 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,007 ft spare |
12,960 km 6,070 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,207 ft spare |
11,945 km 5,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
2 further aircraft are omitted: they would need more than one fuel stop over 5,512 km.
Alternates within range: Hawarden Airport (6,867 ft, 50 km) · Liverpool John Lennon Airport (7,497 ft, 38 km) · Warton Aerodrome (7,946 ft, 59 km) · Blackpool Airport (6,129 ft, 68 km) · Northeast Philadelphia Airport (7,000 ft, 31 km) · Wilmington Airport (7,275 ft, 38 km) · Millville Municipal Airport (6,003 ft, 58 km) · Trenton Mercer Airport (6,006 ft, 58 km)
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Manchester–Philadelphia sector leaves when you do.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Manchester–Philadelphia comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$100,000 – US$265,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a heavy jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 6h 44m gate to gate across the 5,512 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Heavy Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a heavy jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Manchester–Philadelphia charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Philadelphia to Manchester runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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