BLR
Bangalore
India
10,753 km
6,681 miles
MRI
Anchorage
United States
Distance
10,753 km
6,681 mi / 5,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
21°
north northeast

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BLR MRI
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Merrill Field
IATA Code BLR MRI
ICAO Code VOBL PAMR
City Bangalore Anchorage
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,000 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 61.200000, -149.800000

Bangalore (BLR) to Anchorage (MRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Merrill Field (MRI) in Anchorage, United States is 10,753 kilometers (6,681 miles / 5,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 16:15 in Bangalore, it's 01:45 in Anchorage. With a 14.5-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 2,857 feet between the two airports. Merrill Field sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Anchorage (MRI) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Merrill Field (MRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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