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YLW to ILM: distance & flight time
Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) → Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport)
2,346 mi
3,776 km · 2,039 nm
5h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,346 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 4m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YLW — Kelowna International Airport · Kelowna, Canada
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YLW
- YVE · Vernon Airport20 mi away
- YYF · Penticton Airport36 mi away
- YSN · Shuswap Regional Airport51 mi away
- YKA · Kamloops Airport70 mi away
Near ILM
- OAJ · Albert J Ellis Airport42 mi away
- CRE · Grand Strand Airport57 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport70 mi away
- MYR · Myrtle Beach International Airport72 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is YLW from ILM?
The flight distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Wilmington (ILM) is 2,346 miles (3,776 km, 2,039 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YLW to ILM?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 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 Kelowna and Wilmington?
Wilmington is 3 hours ahead of Kelowna.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YLW to ILM?
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