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BHM to IOS: distance & flight time
Birmingham (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
4,587 mi
7,382 km · 3,986 nm
9h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,587 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 28m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · Birmingham, United States
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BHM
- ASN · Talladega Municipal Airport40 mi away
- GAD · Northeast Alabama Regional Airport48 mi away
- ANB · Anniston Regional Airport52 mi away
- TCL · Tuscaloosa Regional Airport55 mi away
Near IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BHM from IOS?
The flight distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Ilheus (IOS) is 4,587 miles (7,382 km, 3,986 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BHM to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 28m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Ilheus?
Ilheus is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BHM to IOS?
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