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HOU to ILM: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport)
1,066 mi
1,715 km · 926 nm
2h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,066 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 47m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- 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 HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
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 HOU from ILM?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Wilmington (ILM) is 1,066 miles (1,715 km, 926 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to ILM?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 47m 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 Houston and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to ILM?
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