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ILM to SEN: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) → Southend (Southend Airport)
3,948 mi
6,353 km · 3,430 nm
8h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,948 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 12m 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
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, United States
- SEN — Southend Airport · Southend, United Kingdom
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 SEN
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport48 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport50 mi away
- RCS · Rochester Airport17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport28 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILM from SEN?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Southend (SEN) is 3,948 miles (6,353 km, 3,430 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILM to SEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 12m 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 Southend?
Southend is 5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILM to SEN?
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