Charlotte to Wilmington flights
Wilmington lies 287 km (178 mi) east of Charlotte, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Charlotte | Wilmington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 911,311 | 115,933 |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CLT, 9 km out | ILM, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 28201–28299 | 28401–28412 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Charlotte
Charlotte is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 22 km).
Arriving in Wilmington
Wilmington is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wilmington International Airport (ILM), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,016 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington International Airport (regional) | ILM | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,016 ft | 32 ft |
| Albert J Ellis Airport (regional) | OAJ | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,100 ft | 94 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Wilmington from Charlotte?
287 km (178 mi) in a straight line, east of Charlotte.
How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Wilmington by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Charlotte and Wilmington?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Charlotte to Wilmington flights?
Typically Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM); Wilmington also has OAJ.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.