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ILN to HEK: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Heihe (Heihe Airport)
5,964 mi
9,599 km · 5,183 nm
12h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,964 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 10m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILN
Near HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from HEK?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Heihe (HEK) is 5,964 miles (9,599 km, 5,183 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to HEK?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 10m 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 Heihe?
Heihe is 12 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to HEK?
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