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ILN to BEX: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Benson (RAF Benson)
3,871 mi
6,230 km · 3,364 nm
8h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,871 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 3m 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
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILN
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from BEX?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Benson (BEX) is 3,871 miles (6,230 km, 3,364 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 3m 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 Benson?
Benson is 5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to BEX?
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