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ILN to FFD: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Fairford (RAF Fairford)
3,842 mi
6,183 km · 3,338 nm
8h
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,842 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 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
- FFD — RAF Fairford · Fairford, 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 FFD
- BZZ · RAF Brize Norton10 mi away
- GBA · Cotswold Airport11 mi away
- LYE · RAF Lyneham15 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from FFD?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Fairford (FFD) is 3,842 miles (6,183 km, 3,338 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to FFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 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 Fairford?
Fairford is 5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to FFD?
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