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AUH to ILG: distance & flight time
Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) → Wilmington (New Castle Airport)
6,970 mi
11,217 km · 6,057 nm
14h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,970 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 8m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ILG — New Castle Airport · Wilmington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Near ILG
Frequently asked questions
How far is AUH from ILG?
The flight distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Wilmington (ILG) is 6,970 miles (11,217 km, 6,057 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from AUH to ILG?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 8 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from AUH to ILG?
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