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ILN to DHF: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,282 mi
11,718 km · 6,327 nm
14h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,282 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILN
Near DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from DHF?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,282 miles (11,718 km, 6,327 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 45m 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to DHF?
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