Wilmington, North Carolina

Private charter · TRI → ILM

Bristol to Wilmington

296 miles, about 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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The trip

Bristol to Wilmington, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 45 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Bristol to Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, 296 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
296 mi
Flight
1 hr 45 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
TRIBristolILMWilmington
TRI → ILM296 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 45 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Bristol

Airports in Bristol

  • TRI

    Commercial airport

    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

    Blountville · KTRI

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • VJI

    Regional airport

    Virginia Highlands Airport

    Abingdon · KVJI

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • K0A9

    Regional airport

    Elizabethton Municipal Airport

    Elizabethton

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • K0A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson City Airport

    Johnson City

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • K6A4

    Regional airport

    Johnson County Airport

    Mountain City

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,498 ft

Arriving Wilmington

Airports in Wilmington

  • ILM

    Commercial airport

    Wilmington International Airport

    Wilmington · KILM

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    8,016 ft

  • KSUT

    Regional airport

    Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport

    Southport

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,505 ft

When you land

Things to do in Wilmington

Wilmington grew up as North Carolina’s port city on the Cape Fear River, and its riverfront historic district, with antebellum homes and brick warehouses, is one of the largest in the state. Today the Port of Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, healthcare and a growing pharmaceutical and research sector drive the economy. The city is also one of the busiest film and television production centers on the East Coast; shows such as “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” were shot here, and crews still come and go year-round.

  1. 01

    Battleship North Carolina

    Moored across the river from downtown, this World War II battleship serves as a memorial and museum, with self-guided tours through its decks, gun turrets and engine rooms.

  2. 02

    Wilmington Riverwalk

    The boardwalk along the Cape Fear River connects restaurants, shops and boat tours with the historic district’s cobblestone streets and restored nineteenth-century homes.

  3. 03

    Wrightsville Beach

    Just east of the city, this beach town is known for surfing, paddleboarding, sailing and a waterfront restaurant scene, along with a popular loop for walking and running.

  4. 04

    Airlie Gardens

    These historic gardens near Wrightsville Beach feature formal plantings, lakes, a sculpture garden and a centuries-old live oak, and are especially striking when the azaleas bloom.

  5. 05

    Fort Fisher State Historic Site

    On the southern tip of Pleasure Island, the remains of a Confederate earthwork fort tell the story of one of the largest land-sea battles of the Civil War.

  6. 06

    Carolina Beach and Kure Beach

    These neighboring beach towns south of Wilmington offer a classic boardwalk, a fishing pier and Carolina Beach State Park, home to the native Venus flytrap.

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Questions

Bristol to Wilmington flights

How long is a private flight from Bristol to Wilmington?

About 1 hr 45 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 296 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Bristol to Wilmington use?

You can depart from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), or Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9) and arrive at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) or Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Bristol to Wilmington cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Bristol and Wilmington?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Wilmington back to Bristol are priced the same way.

Return flight

Wilmington to Bristol

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