BLR
Bangalore
India
13,889 km
8,630 miles
BMI
Bloomington/Normal
United States
Distance
13,889 km
8,630 mi / 7,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BLR BMI
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport
IATA Code BLR BMI
ICAO Code VOBL KBMI
City Bangalore Bloomington/Normal
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 3,000 ft 871 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 40.480000, -88.920000

Bangalore (BLR) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) in Bloomington/Normal, United States is 13,889 kilometers (8,630 miles / 7,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting India with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Bangalore, it's 15:30 in Bloomington/Normal. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,129 feet between the two airports. Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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