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ILN to ACJ: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura Air Force Base)
8,988 mi
14,464 km · 7,810 nm
18h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,988 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 5m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
- ACJ — Anuradhapura Air Force Base · Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILN
Near ACJ
- GIU · Sigiriya Air Force Base31 mi away
- HIM · Hingurakgoda Air Force Base42 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport54 mi away
- CMB · Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from ACJ?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) is 8,988 miles (14,464 km, 7,810 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to ACJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 5m 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 Anuradhapura?
Anuradhapura is 9.5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to ACJ?
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