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ILM to MKY: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) → Mackay (Mackay Airport)
9,447 mi
15,204 km · 8,209 nm
18h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,447 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 59m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, United States
- MKY — Mackay Airport · Mackay, Australia
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 MKY
- BMP · Brampton Island Airport26 mi away
- HTI · Hamilton Island Airport58 mi away
- PPP · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport62 mi away
- WSY · Whitsunday Island Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILM from MKY?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Mackay (MKY) is 9,447 miles (15,204 km, 8,209 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILM to MKY?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 59m 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 Mackay?
Mackay is 14 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILM to MKY?
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