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ILN to GLS: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport)
943 mi
1,517 km · 819 nm
2h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
943 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 31m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILN
Near GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from GLS?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Galveston (GLS) is 943 miles (1,517 km, 819 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to GLS?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 31m 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 Galveston?
Galveston is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to GLS?
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