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HWD to ILG: distance & flight time
Hayward (Hayward Executive Airport) → Wilmington (New Castle Airport)
2,485 mi
3,999 km · 2,159 nm
5h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,485 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 20m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HWD — Hayward Executive Airport · Hayward, United States
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is HWD from ILG?
The flight distance from Hayward (HWD) to Wilmington (ILG) is 2,485 miles (3,999 km, 2,159 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HWD to ILG?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 20m 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 Hayward and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 3 hours ahead of Hayward.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HWD to ILG?
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