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ILN to CFR: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Caen (Caen-Carpiquet Airport)
3,964 mi
6,380 km · 3,445 nm
8h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,964 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 14m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
- CFR — Caen-Carpiquet Airport · Caen, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILN
Near CFR
- DOL · Deauville-Saint-Gatien Airport30 mi away
- LEH · Le Havre Octeville Airport35 mi away
- GFR · Granville Airport54 mi away
- CER · Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from CFR?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Caen (CFR) is 3,964 miles (6,380 km, 3,445 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to CFR?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 14m 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 Caen?
Caen is 6 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to CFR?
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