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ILN to TUS: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington Airpark) → Tucson (Tucson International Airport)
1,596 mi
2,569 km · 1,387 nm
3h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,596 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 36m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILN — Wilmington Airpark · Wilmington, United States
- TUS — Tucson International Airport · Tucson, 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 TUS
- DMA · Davis Monthan Air Force Base5 mi away
- AVW · Marana Regional Airport26 mi away
- MZJ · Pinal Airpark35 mi away
- OLS · Nogales International Airport49 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILN from TUS?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Tucson (TUS) is 1,596 miles (2,569 km, 1,387 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILN to TUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 36m 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 Tucson?
Tucson is 3 hours behind Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILN to TUS?
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