Nonstop flight route between Wilmington, North Carolina, United States and Thimarafushi, Thaa Atoll, Maldives:
Departure Airport:
(34°16'14"N by 77°54'9"W)
Arrival Airport:
(2°12'34"N by 73°12'34"E)
Distance from ILM to TMF:
9,295.27 miles (14,959.25 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Wilmington International Airport (ILM), Wilmington, North Carolina, United States and Thimarafushi Airport (TMF), Thimarafushi, Thaa Atoll, Maldives would travel a Great Circle distance of 9,295 miles (or 14,959 kilometers).
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Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ILM / KILM |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Wilmington, North Carolina, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 34°16'14"N by 77°54'9"W |
| Area Served: | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| Operator/Owner: | New Hanover County, North Carolina |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 32 feet (10 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ILM |
| More Information: | ILM Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | TMF / |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Thimarafushi, Thaa Atoll, Maldives |
| GPS Coordinates: | 2°12'34"N by 73°12'34"E |
| Area Served: | Thaa Atoll, Maldives |
| Operator/Owner: | Island Aviation Services |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 6 feet (2 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from TMF |
| More Information: | TMF Maps & Info |
Facts about Wilmington International Airport (ILM):
- During World War II, the airfield was used by the United States Army Air Forces Third Air Force for antisubmarine patrols and training.
- Wilmington International Airport is a public airport located just north of Wilmington, North Carolina, in unincorporated Wrightsboro, Cape Fear Township, New Hanover County.
- The closest airport to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), which is located 42 miles (68 kilometers) NNE of ILM.
- In 2006, the FAA Airport Improvement Program awarded Wilmington International Airport $10,526,342.
- In addition to being known as "Wilmington International Airport", another name for ILM is "New Hanover County International Airport".
- Wilmington International Airport (ILM) has 2 runways.
- Because of Wilmington International Airport's relatively low elevation of 32 feet, planes can take off or land at Wilmington International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The New Hanover County Airport Authority has five board members.
- The furthest airport from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,693 miles (18,818 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
Facts about Thimarafushi Airport (TMF):
- The closest airport to Thimarafushi Airport (TMF) is Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO), which is located 32 miles (52 kilometers) SE of TMF.
- The furthest airport from Thimarafushi Airport (TMF) is Seymour Airport (GPS), which is located 11,289 miles (18,168 kilometers) away in Baltra Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador.
- In addition to being known as "Thimarafushi Airport", another name for TMF is "ތިމަރަފުށި އެއަރޕޯޓް".
- Because of Thimarafushi Airport's relatively low elevation of 6 feet, planes can take off or land at Thimarafushi Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Thimarafushi Airport (TMF) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 41.98 miles (67.56 km) NNE | Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) | Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States |     |
| 2 | 55.34 miles (89.06 km) NNW | Clinton-Sampson County Airport (CTZ) | Clinton, North Carolina, United States | |
| 3 | 56.72 miles (91.28 km) SW | Grand Strand Airport (CRE) | North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | |
| 4 | 69.97 miles (112.60 km) WNW | Lumberton Municipal Airport (LBT) | Lumberton, North Carolina, United States | |
| 5 | 71.69 miles (115.38 km) SW | Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | |
| 6 | 73.89 miles (118.91 km) NE | Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) | New Bern, North Carolina, United States | |
| 7 | 73.93 miles (118.97 km) N | Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) | Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States | |
| 8 | 74.62 miles (120.09 km) NW | Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | |
| 9 | 75.17 miles (120.97 km) NNE | Kinston Regional Jetport (ISO) | Kinston, North Carolina, United States | |
| 10 | 83.61 miles (134.56 km) NW | Simmons Army Airfield (FBG) | Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States | |
| 11 | 84.53 miles (136.03 km) W | Dillon County Airport (DLL) | Dillon, South Carolina, United States | |
| 12 | 88.64 miles (142.65 km) NW | Pope Field (POB) | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | |
| 13 | 90.75 miles (146.04 km) WNW | Laurinburg-Maxton Airport (MXE) | Maxton, North Carolina, United States | |
| 14 | 98.74 miles (158.90 km) NNE | Pitt–Greenville Airport (PGV) | Greenville, North Carolina, United States | |
| 15 | 104.22 miles (167.72 km) W | Florence Regional Airport (FLO) | Florence, South Carolina, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,693.02 miles (18,818.04 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 2 | 11,674.09 miles (18,787.58 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 11,655.50 miles (18,757.66 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 11,644.16 miles (18,739.41 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 11,635.60 miles (18,725.63 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 11,632.59 miles (18,720.78 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 11,626.41 miles (18,710.85 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 11,618.79 miles (18,698.58 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 11,604.31 miles (18,675.28 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 11,585.93 miles (18,645.70 km) WSW | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 11,550.64 miles (18,588.91 km) WSW | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 11,547.79 miles (18,584.33 km) WSW | Morawa Airport (MWB) | Morawa, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 11,545.49 miles (18,580.61 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 11,543.03 miles (18,576.65 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 11,540.16 miles (18,572.05 km) SW | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 32.43 miles (52.18 km) SE | Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) | Kadhdhoo Island, Laamu Atoll, Maldives | |
| 2 | 90.86 miles (146.22 km) NNW | Villa International Airport (VAM) | Maamigili, Maldives | |
| 3 | 119.86 miles (192.89 km) S | Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) | Kaadedhdhoo Island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives | |
| 4 | 138.70 miles (223.21 km) N | Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE) | Hulhulé Island, Maldives | |
| 5 | 174.74 miles (281.21 km) S | Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) | Fuvahmulah, Maldives | |
| 6 | 313.31 miles (504.23 km) N | Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) | Hanimaadhoo, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives | |
| 7 | 502.90 miles (809.33 km) NNE | Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) | Trivandrum, Kerala, India | |
| 8 | 555.36 miles (893.76 km) ENE | Koggala Airport (KCT) | Galle, Sri Lanka | |
| 9 | 559.39 miles (900.25 km) NE | Ratmalana Airport (RML) | Ratmalana, Sri Lanka | |
| 10 | 573.63 miles (923.17 km) NE | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | Colombo, Sri Lanka | |
| 11 | 590.84 miles (950.86 km) NNE | Cochin International Airport (COK) | Nedumbassery near Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India | |
| 12 | 599.65 miles (965.04 km) N | Agatti Aerodrome (AGX) | Agatti Island, India | |
| 13 | 613.72 miles (987.68 km) ENE | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) | Hambantota, Sri Lanka | |
| 14 | 619.40 miles (996.83 km) ENE | Weerawila Airport (WRZ) | Weerawila, Sri Lanka | |
| 15 | 624.28 miles (1,004.68 km) NNE | Madurai Airport (IXM) | Madurai, India | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,289.00 miles (18,167.83 km) W | Seymour Airport (GPS) | Baltra Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador | |
| 2 | 11,247.35 miles (18,100.81 km) W | San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) | San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador | |
| 3 | 11,041.22 miles (17,769.07 km) NNW | General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (ACA) | Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico | |
| 4 | 11,022.34 miles (17,738.69 km) NNW | Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) | Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico | |
| 5 | 11,020.66 miles (17,735.99 km) NNW | Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) | Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico | |
| 6 | 11,006.11 miles (17,712.57 km) NNW | Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC) | Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico | |
| 7 | 11,001.04 miles (17,704.42 km) NNW | Huatulco International Airport (HUX) | Huatulco (Bahías de Huatulco), Oaxaca, Mexico | |
| 8 | 10,953.58 miles (17,628.04 km) N | Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO) | Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico | |
| 9 | 10,942.68 miles (17,610.49 km) NNW | Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX) | Oaxaca, Mexico | |
| 10 | 10,938.12 miles (17,603.15 km) NNW | Salina Cruz Airport (SCX) | Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico | |
| 11 | 10,936.27 miles (17,600.18 km) N | Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) | Colima, Colima, Mexico | |
| 12 | 10,909.50 miles (17,557.10 km) NNW | Lic. y Gen. Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport (UPN) | Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico | |
| 13 | 10,902.67 miles (17,546.10 km) NW | Tapachula International Airport (TAP) | Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 14 | 10,895.38 miles (17,534.36 km) NNW | General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) | Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico | |
| 15 | 10,886.54 miles (17,520.15 km) NW | Retalhuleu Airport (RER) | Retalhuleu, Guatemala | |