Flights to Wilmington
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,016 ft, ILM handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 32 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Wilmington
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington to New York City | United States | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Wilmington to Toronto | Canada | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Wilmington to Brooklyn | United States | 796 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Wilmington to Chicago | United States | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Wilmington to Queens | United States | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Wilmington to Havana | Cuba | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Wilmington to Montréal | Canada | 1,307 km (812 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Wilmington to Philadelphia | United States | 682 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Wilmington to Manhattan | United States | 808 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Wilmington to The Bronx | United States | 818 km (509 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Wilmington to Ottawa | Canada | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Wilmington to Jacksonville | United States | 557 km (346 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Wilmington to Columbus | United States | 778 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Wilmington to Charlotte | United States | 287 km (178 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Wilmington to Indianapolis | United States | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Wilmington to Mississauga | Canada | 1,049 km (652 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Wilmington to Washington | United States | 524 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Wilmington to Nashville | United States | 831 km (516 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Wilmington to Brampton | Canada | 1,062 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Wilmington to Boston | United States | 1,084 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Wilmington to Detroit | United States | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Wilmington to Memphis | United States | 1,110 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Wilmington to Shanghai | China | 12,458 km (7,741 mi) | about 16 h 43 min |
| Wilmington to Chongqing | China | 12,906 km (8,019 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| Wilmington to Chengdu | China | 12,795 km (7,951 mi) | about 17 h 9 min |
| Wilmington to Beijing | China | 11,640 km (7,233 mi) | about 15 h 40 min |
| Wilmington to Guangzhou | China | 13,529 km (8,406 mi) | about 18 h 6 min |
| Wilmington to Shenzhen | China | 13,575 km (8,435 mi) | about 18 h 9 min |
| Wilmington to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,803 km (5,470 mi) | about 12 h 2 min |
| Wilmington to Tianjin | China | 11,709 km (7,275 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Wilmington?
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, OAJ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ILM from Wilmington city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Wilmington on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.