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BIF to CSG: distance & flight time
El Paso (Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)) → Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport)
1,253 mi
2,016 km · 1,088 nm
3h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,253 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 11m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- BIF — Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) · El Paso, United States
- CSG — Columbus Metropolitan Airport · Columbus, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BIF
- ELP · El Paso International Airport3 mi away
- CJS · Abraham González International Airport15 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field34 mi away
- LRU · Las Cruces International Airport44 mi away
Near CSG
- LSF · Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning)13 mi away
- PIM · Harris County Airport23 mi away
- AUO · Auburn University Regional Airport30 mi away
- LGC · LaGrange Callaway Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BIF from CSG?
The flight distance from El Paso (BIF) to Columbus (CSG) is 1,253 miles (2,016 km, 1,088 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BIF to CSG?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BIF to CSG?
Nonstop service on BIF–CSG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 11m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between El Paso and Columbus?
Columbus is 2 hours ahead of El Paso.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BIF to CSG?
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Why are some BIF to CSG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BIF–CSG tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.