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ILN to SOU: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Southampton (Southampton Airport)
3,878 mi
6,242 km · 3,370 nm
8h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,878 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 4m 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
- SOU — Southampton Airport · Southampton, 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 SOU
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport52 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport53 mi away
- QLA · Lasham Airport22 mi away
- BBP · Bembridge Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from SOU?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Southampton (SOU) is 3,878 miles (6,242 km, 3,370 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to SOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 4m 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 Southampton?
Southampton is 5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to SOU?
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