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FCO to ILM: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport)
4,702 mi
7,567 km · 4,086 nm
9h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,702 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 41m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- ILM — Wilmington International 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 FCO
Near ILM
- OAJ · Albert J Ellis Airport42 mi away
- CRE · Grand Strand Airport57 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport70 mi away
- MYR · Myrtle Beach International Airport72 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from ILM?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Wilmington (ILM) is 4,702 miles (7,567 km, 4,086 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to ILM?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 41m 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 Rome and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 6 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to ILM?
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