Beaufort, North Carolina

Private charter · ILM → KMRH

Wilmington to Beaufort

78 miles, about 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Wilmington to Beaufort, door to door faster.

Trade about 2 hours on the road for about 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington to Michael J. Smith Field in Beaufort, 78 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
78 mi
Flight
25 min
Driving
2 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
ILMWilmingtonKMRHBeaufort
ILM → KMRH78 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers15 min

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

Departing 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

Arriving Beaufort

Airports in Beaufort

  • KMRH

    Regional airport

    Michael J. Smith Field

    Beaufort

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 ft

When you land

Things to do in Beaufort

Beaufort is one of North Carolina’s oldest towns, a fishing and shipping port where Front Street’s eighteenth- and nineteenth-century homes look across Taylor’s Creek to wild islands. Blackbeard’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, ran aground at Beaufort Inlet in 1718, and artifacts from the wreck are now on display in town. Beaufort anchors the Crystal Coast with Morehead City, Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle, where the economy turns on tourism, boating, commercial and recreational fishing, marine research and second homes.

  1. 01

    North Carolina Maritime Museum

    On Front Street, the museum tells the story of the state’s coastal life and displays artifacts recovered from Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge, with a watercraft center across the street.

  2. 02

    Cape Lookout National Seashore

    Reached by ferry from Beaufort or Harkers Island, these undeveloped barrier islands offer shelling, fishing and the diamond-patterned Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

  3. 03

    Rachel Carson Reserve

    Directly across Taylor’s Creek, this protected estuarine reserve is home to wild horses, shorebirds and tidal flats, best explored by kayak or boat tour.

  4. 04

    Fort Macon State Park

    At the eastern end of Bogue Banks, a restored nineteenth-century brick fort sits beside a popular beach, with guided tours and nature trails.

  5. 05

    Beaufort Historic Site

    Restored homes, a courthouse, a jail and an apothecary shop from the 1700s and 1800s offer a look at early coastal life, with tours by double-decker bus.

  6. 06

    Morehead City Waterfront

    Across the bridge, the waterfront along Evans Street is lined with seafood restaurants, fish markets and charter boats returning with the day’s catch.

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Questions

Wilmington to Beaufort flights

How long is a private flight from Wilmington to Beaufort?

About 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 78 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2 hours.

Which airports do flights from Wilmington to Beaufort use?

You can depart from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) or Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport (KSUT) and arrive at Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Wilmington to Beaufort 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 Wilmington and Beaufort?

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

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Beaufort to Wilmington

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