Philadelphia International to Orlando Sanford International PHL → SFB
729 nautical miles (839 statute miles) southwest on a straight line, true course 206°, about 218° magnetic at the departure end (variation 12W). At 120 knots that is 6 h 31 min at the quickest height in today's winds (4,500 ft, a 8-knot headwind), arriving about 9:29 am EDT (13:29 UTC). Right now PHL is marginal VFR, wind from the northeast (040°) at 9 knots; SFB is VFR, wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots. For planning, not a briefing: the legal preflight briefing comes from Flight Service (1-800-WX-BRIEF) or the FAA's own tools. Airlines fly this pair: 2 flights in the DOT's last twelve reported months, the route's page.
The route the straight line, the warnings crossed, restrictions, pilot reports and the airports along the way · click a mark for its words
Green, blue, red and purple airport dots are the flying conditions reported there now (VFR, marginal VFR, IFR, low IFR); grey means no report. Red areas are SIGMETs, orange areas AIRMETs, hatched red areas temporary flight restrictions. Map tiles: OpenFreeMap, data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Warnings the route crosses SIGMETs and AIRMETs whose area the line passes through or comes within 25 nm of
- AIRMET SIERRA 3E: low cloud or poor visibility (IFR conditions) (due to ceilings below 1,000 ft, visibility below 3 miles, precipitation, mist). Over the first 190 nm of the route.
- AIRMET TANGO 3W: moderate turbulence above 18,000 ft from 21,000 ft to 33,000 ft. Over the first 200 nm of the route.
A SIGMET warns of weather hazardous to all aircraft; an AIRMET of weather that matters to small aircraft and to flying without instruments. "From 60 to 180 nm out" is measured along the route from PHL.
Pilot reports along the route within 50 nm of the line, last three hours, the serious ones first
- C560 at 13,000 ft, 20 nm northwest, 2:38 am EDT (06:38 UTC): moderate turbulence, overcast above 19,000 ft, heavy rain, remarks: during the descent. At the departure end, 20 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
PHL UA /OV 20 NW PHL/TM 0638/FL130 /TP C560/SK OVC190/WX +RA/TB MOD/RM DURD
- Report
- a routine report filed through PHL
- Where
- 20 northwest phl
- Time
- 06:38 UTC
- Height
- at 13,000 ft
- Aircraft
- C560
- Sky
- overcast from 19,000 ft
- Weather
- heavy rain
- Turbulence
- moderate
- Remarks
- during the descent
- E145 at 800 ft, 29 nm northwest, 2:07 am EDT (06:07 UTC): a routine report with nothing remarked on. 170 nm along the route, 29 nm northwest of the line.
as filed, and in English
RIC UA /OV RIC340001/TM 0607/FL008/TP E145
- Report
- a routine report filed through RIC
- Where
- 1 nm north (340°) of RIC
- Time
- 06:07 UTC
- Height
- at 800 ft
- Aircraft
- E145
- A321 at 35,000 ft, 15 nm south, 12:26 am EDT (04:26 UTC): light chop turbulence. At the destination end, 15 nm south of the line.
as filed, and in English
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0426/FL350/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
- Report
- a routine report filed through ORL
- Where
- over ORL
- Time
- 04:26 UTC
- Height
- at 35,000 ft
- Aircraft
- A321
- Turbulence
- occasional light chop
Winds aloft along the route, and the time en route the forecast for use 02:00–09:00 UTC · at 120 knots true airspeed
The westbound cruising heights for this course (VFR: even thousands plus 500 ft; above 18,000 ft the forecast levels), with the wind averaged along the line from the 10 forecast points nearest it (ACY, RIC, ORF, RDU, ILM, FLO, CHS, SAV, JAX, MLB). A plus sign is a headwind, a minus sign a tailwind.
| Height | Average wind | Head- or tailwind | Temperature | Ground speed | Time en route | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 ft | 270° at 18 kt | +8 kt | 112 kt | 6 h 31 min | 9:29 am EDT (13:29 UTC) | |
| 6,500 ft | 270° at 19 kt | +8 kt | 12 °C | 112 kt | 6 h 31 min | 9:29 am EDT (13:29 UTC) |
| 8,500 ft | 260° at 22 kt | +12 kt | 10 °C | 108 kt | 6 h 45 min | 9:43 am EDT (13:43 UTC) |
| 10,500 ft | 250° at 25 kt | +16 kt | 8 °C | 104 kt | 7 h 01 min | 9:59 am EDT (13:59 UTC) |
| 12,500 ft | 250° at 28 kt | +20 kt | 5 °C | 100 kt | 7 h 17 min | 10:15 am EDT (14:15 UTC) |
| 14,500 ft | 250° at 32 kt | +24 kt | 1 °C | 96 kt | 7 h 36 min | 10:34 am EDT (14:34 UTC) |
| 16,500 ft | 240° at 35 kt | +27 kt | -3 °C | 93 kt | 7 h 50 min | 10:48 am EDT (14:48 UTC) |
| 18,000 ft FL180 | 240° at 38 kt | +30 kt | -6 °C | 90 kt | 8 h 06 min | 11:04 am EDT (15:04 UTC) |
| 24,000 ft FL240 | 240° at 47 kt | +38 kt | -18 °C | 82 kt | 8 h 53 min | 11:51 am EDT (15:51 UTC) |
| 30,000 ft FL300 | 230° at 66 kt | +62 kt | -31 °C | 58 kt | 12 h 34 min | 3:32 pm EDT (19:32 UTC) |
| 34,000 ft FL340 | 220° at 76 kt | +72 kt | -40 °C | 48 kt | 15 h 11 min | 6:09 pm EDT (22:09 UTC) |
| 39,000 ft FL390 | 230° at 64 kt | +58 kt | -51 °C | 62 kt | 11 h 45 min | 2:43 pm EDT (18:43 UTC) |
Based on data from the 12th at 00:00 UTC; valid on the 12th at 06:00 UTC for use 02:00 to 09:00 UTC; temperatures above 24,000 ft are below zero. Heights are above sea level; a height is left out when the forecast has no wind for it over most of the line (the ground is higher). Ground speed is the airspeed less the headwind; the time en route is for the straight line and ignores climb, descent and routing around weather.
The forecast points as issued
| Point | From | 3,000 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 24,000 | 30,000 | 34,000 | 39,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACY | used from 0 nm out; 42 nm from the line | 220/19 | 220/18 14° | 210/36 9° | 210/35 5° | 220/36 -8° | 240/49 -21° | 220/90 -31° | 230/103 -40° | 230/81 -50° |
| RIC | used from 100 nm out; 53 nm from the line | 270/23 | 280/19 11° | 270/18 8° | 240/22 4° | 230/39 -7° | 220/55 -18° | 220/75 -30° | 230/83 -39° | 230/64 -50° |
| ORF | used from 200 nm out; 57 nm from the line | 250/24 | 230/32 11° | 220/37 10° | 220/37 6° | 230/47 -5° | 230/62 -17° | 220/89 -30° | 220/93 -40° | 230/77 -51° |
| RDU | used from 250 nm out; 54 nm from the line | 280/33 | 300/23 11° | 300/28 8° | 290/28 4° | 260/41 -6° | 240/52 -18° | 230/66 -31° | 230/76 -39° | 240/52 -49° |
| ILM | used from 300 nm out; 43 nm from the line | 270/22 | 270/23 11° | 260/35 10° | 240/41 6° | 240/49 -5° | 240/61 -16° | 230/74 -30° | 220/79 -40° | 230/71 -51° |
| FLO | used from 399 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 300/16 | 320/14 12° | 320/19 7° | 290/26 5° | 260/39 -6° | 250/45 -18° | 230/62 -32° | 230/83 -40° | 230/64 -51° |
| CHS | used from 449 nm out; 39 nm from the line | 280/21 | 270/23 12° | 280/28 11° | 260/35 6° | 250/41 -5° | 250/45 -16° | 230/59 -32° | 220/74 -40° | 230/67 -52° |
| SAV | used from 549 nm out; 82 nm from the line | 280/23 | 300/22 14° | 290/27 11° | 270/31 6° | 260/36 -5° | 260/38 -17° | 240/49 -32° | 230/68 -40° | 230/59 -51° |
| JAX | used from 599 nm out; 64 nm from the line | 290/14 | 300/16 17° | 280/22 14° | 280/24 8° | 250/32 -6° | 250/37 -17° | 230/50 -31° | 220/52 -41° | 220/51 -52° |
| MLB | used from 699 nm out; 60 nm from the line | 230/6 | 230/12 17° | 240/13 12° | 240/14 7° | 240/20 -5° | 240/24 -16° | 210/21 -32° | 190/33 -41° | 200/36 -52° |
The weather now: both ends and the airports along the way public airports with a weather report within 25 nm of the line, one for each stretch
| Airport | Where | Conditions | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Elevation | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL Philadelphia, PA | departure | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 800 feet, a broken layer at 1,400 feet, overcast at 2,700 feet Weather: light rain, mist | from the northeast (040°) at 9 knots | 5 mi | 1,400 ft | 35 ft | 2:47 am EDT (06:47 UTC) |
| ESN Easton, MD | 70 nm out, 8 nm west of the line, tower | low IFR Sky: overcast at 200 feet Weather: mist | from the north (010°) at 11 knots | 2 mi | 200 ft | 72 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| CGE Cambridge, MD | 90 nm out, 2 nm northeast of the line | marginal VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 900 feet, overcast at 1,400 feet | calm | 10+ mi | 1,400 ft | 19 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| PHF Newport News, VA | 170 nm out, 18 nm southeast of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 2,300 feet, a broken layer at 3,100 feet, overcast at 6,000 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 12 knots, gusting to 18 | 10+ mi | 3,100 ft | 42 ft | 06:54 UTC |
| ETC Tarboro, NC | 260 nm out, 1 nm southeast of the line | VFR Sky: a broken layer at 4,400 feet | from the southwest (230°) at 7 knots | 10+ mi | 4,400 ft | 52 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| ISO Kinston, NC | 300 nm out, 14 nm east of the line, tower | VFR Sky: scattered clouds at 1,500 feet | from the southwest (220°) at 9 knots | 10+ mi | none | 92 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| CRE North Myrtle Beach, SC | 399 nm out, 1 nm south of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (270°) at 7 knots, gusting to 16 | 10+ mi | none | 31 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| GGE Georgetown, SC | 439 nm out, 15 nm west of the line | VFR | from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 knots | 10+ mi | none | 39 ft | 06:35 UTC |
| DAB Daytona Beach, FL | 699 nm out, 4 nm southwest of the line, tower | VFR | from the west (280°) at 4 knots | 10+ mi | none | 34 ft | 06:53 UTC |
| SFB Orlando, FL | destination | VFR | from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots | 10+ mi | none | 54 ft | 2:53 am EDT (06:53 UTC) |
The highest airport on this list sits at 92 ft; the ground between airports is higher still. Check the sectional chart for the terrain and the minimum safe heights along the line.
At SFB when you get there the forecast at the estimated arrival, 9:29 am EDT (13:29 UTC)
Wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet VFR
The whole forecast for SFB
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 5 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 18,000 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
- From Mon 8:00 pm EDT (00:00 UTC): wind from the north at 4 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, clear skies
The forecast for PHL, the departure
- From Mon 2:00 am EDT (06:00 UTC): wind from the north-northeast at 8 knots, visibility 5 miles, light rain showers, mist, thunderstorms nearby, overcast at 700 feet (thunderheads)
- From Mon 7:00 am EDT (11:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, visibility 5 miles, mist, overcast at 800 feet
- From Mon 10:00 am EDT (14:00 UTC): wind from the north at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility 6 miles, mist, a broken layer at 2,500 feet
- From Mon 12:00 pm EDT (16:00 UTC): wind from the north-northwest at 10 knots, gusting to 15, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 5,000 feet
- From Mon 6:00 pm EDT (22:00 UTC): wind from the northwest at 8 knots, visibility more than 6 miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 feet
- From Mon 9:00 pm EDT (01:00 UTC): wind light and variable, visibility more than 6 miles, a few clouds at 25,000 feet
Temporary flight restrictions on the line or within 25 nm of it
- 6/8719 Greenwood, DE, Friday, October 16, 2026 through Saturday, October 17, 2026 UTC 7 nm from the route, 60 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Friday 16 October · ZDC
- 6/8886 Greenwood, DE, Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 7 nm from the route, 60 nm along the route · air shows/sports · starts Sunday 18 October · ZDC
- 4/9383 WASHINGTON, DC., USA 20 nm from the route, 90 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8508 Johnsontown, NC 12 nm from the route, 350 nm along the route · security · ZDC
- 6/8298 Daytona Beach, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 UTC 0 nm from the route, 699 nm along the route · drones kept away from a public gathering · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8900 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 18 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZMA
- 6/8901 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 18 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZJX
- 6/8896 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 18 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZJX
- 6/8897 Cape Canaveral, FL, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Local 18 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Wednesday 14 October · ZJX
- 6/8898 Cape Canaveral, FL, Thursday, October 15, 2026 Local 18 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts Thursday 15 October · ZMA
- 6/8899 Cape Canaveral, FL, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Local 18 nm from the route, at the destination end · a rocket launch or re-entry · starts tomorrow · ZMA
Daylight
Sunset at PHL 6:26 pm EDT (22:26 UTC), at SFB 6:58 pm EDT (22:58 UTC) (civil twilight ends 7:22 pm EDT (23:22 UTC)).
Each restriction opens the FAA's own page with the exact area, heights and times. Ordinary notices to air missions (closed runways, lights out) are not shown: the FAA's notice search is not open to sites like this one at this time.
Radar and forecast charts for the regions crossed government pictures, the latest each time the page loads
Sources: the Aviation Weather Center's data service (SIGMETs, AIRMETs, graphical AIRMETs, pilot reports, winds and temperatures aloft, observations and terminal forecasts), the National Weather Service radar, the Weather Prediction Center's charts, the FAA's temporary flight restriction list and shapes, and the FAA's airport file for the positions, elevations and magnetic variation. Fetched when the page is viewed and kept a few minutes. Each leg is the straight line between its two airports; airways, terrain and airspace are not considered. The airports in detail: Philadelphia International, Orlando Sanford International.