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IKB to XSB: distance & flight time
North Wilkesboro (Wilkes County Airport) → Sir Bani Yas Island (Sir Bani Yas Airport)
7,279 mi
11,715 km · 6,326 nm
14h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,279 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IKB — Wilkes County Airport · North Wilkesboro, United States
- XSB — Sir Bani Yas Airport · Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IKB
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport70 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport33 mi away
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport37 mi away
- MRN · Foothills Regional Airport40 mi away
Near XSB
- DOH · Hamad International Airport92 mi away
- DIA · Doha International Airport93 mi away
- XJD · Al Udeid Air Base98 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IKB from XSB?
The flight distance from North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Sir Bani Yas Island (XSB) is 7,279 miles (11,715 km, 6,326 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IKB to XSB?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 44m 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 North Wilkesboro and Sir Bani Yas Island?
Sir Bani Yas Island is 8 hours ahead of North Wilkesboro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IKB to XSB?
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