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ILN to LYX: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Lydd (Lydd Airport)
3,970 mi
6,389 km · 3,450 nm
8h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,970 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 15m 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
- LYX — Lydd Airport · Lydd, 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 LYX
- LYM · Lympne Airport9 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport70 mi away
- MSE · Kent International Airport32 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from LYX?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Lydd (LYX) is 3,970 miles (6,389 km, 3,450 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to LYX?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 15m 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 Lydd?
Lydd is 5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to LYX?
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