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ILM to DHF: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,331 mi
11,798 km · 6,370 nm
14h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,331 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 50m 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
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, United States
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, 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 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
Near DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILM from DHF?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,331 miles (11,798 km, 6,370 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILM to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 50m 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILM to DHF?
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