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ILG to BEX: distance & flight time
Wilmington (New Castle Airport) → Benson (RAF Benson)
3,530 mi
5,681 km · 3,067 nm
7h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,530 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 23m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILG — New Castle Airport · Wilmington, United States
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILG
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILG from BEX?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Benson (BEX) is 3,530 miles (5,681 km, 3,067 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILG to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 23m 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 Wilmington and Benson?
Benson is 5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILG to BEX?
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