Wilmington, North Carolina

Private charter · K1A5 → ILM

Highlands to Wilmington

320 miles, about 1 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Highlands to Wilmington, door to door faster.

Trade about 7 hours on the road for about 1 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Macon County Airport in Highlands to Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, 320 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
320 mi
Flight
1 hr 50 min
Driving
7 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
K1A5HighlandsILMWilmington
K1A5 → ILM320 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr

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

Departing Highlands

Airports in Highlands

  • K1A5

    Regional airport

    Macon County Airport

    Franklin

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • K24A

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Sylva

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    3,210 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

Highlands to Wilmington flights

How long is a private flight from Highlands to Wilmington?

About 1 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 320 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7 hours.

Which airports do flights from Highlands to Wilmington use?

You can depart from Macon County Airport (K1A5) or Jackson County Airport (K24A) 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 Highlands 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 Highlands and Wilmington?

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

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