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BJI to BZI: distance & flight time
Bemidji (Bemidji Regional Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
5,470 mi
8,803 km · 4,753 nm
11h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,470 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BJI — Bemidji Regional Airport · Bemidji, United States
- BZI — Balıkesir Merkez Airport · Balikesir, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BJI
Near BZI
- BDM · Bandırma Airport48 mi away
- EDO · Balıkesir Körfez Airport49 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport71 mi away
- MJT · Mytilene International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BJI from BZI?
The flight distance from Bemidji (BJI) to Balikesir (BZI) is 5,470 miles (8,803 km, 4,753 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BJI to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 12m 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 Bemidji and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 8 hours ahead of Bemidji.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BJI to BZI?
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