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ILM to LCE: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) → La Ceiba (Goloson International Airport)
1,396 mi
2,246 km · 1,213 nm
3h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,396 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 30m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, United States
- LCE — Goloson International Airport · La Ceiba, Honduras
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 LCE
- UII · Utila Airport26 mi away
- TEA · Tela Airport41 mi away
- RTB · Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport45 mi away
- TJI · Trujillo Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILM from LCE?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILM) to La Ceiba (LCE) is 1,396 miles (2,246 km, 1,213 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILM to LCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 30m 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 La Ceiba?
La Ceiba is 2 hours behind Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILM to LCE?
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