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ILN to LGW: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
3,920 mi
6,308 km · 3,406 nm
8h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,920 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 9m 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
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, 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 LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from LGW?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to London (LGW) is 3,920 miles (6,308 km, 3,406 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 9m 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 London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to LGW?
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