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BLR to CGX: distance & flight time
Bangalore (Kempegowda International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport)
8,519 mi
13,711 km · 7,403 nm
17h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-11.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,519 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 10m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BLR — Kempegowda International Airport · Bangalore, India
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BLR
- PUT · Sri Sathya Sai Airport66 mi away
- MYQ · Mysore Airport97 mi away
- SXV · Salem Airport101 mi away
- CDP · Kadapa Airport115 mi away
Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BLR from CGX?
The flight distance from Bangalore (BLR) to Chicago (CGX) is 8,519 miles (13,711 km, 7,403 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BLR to CGX?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 10m 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 BLR to CGX?
Nonstop service on BLR–CGX 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 17h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bangalore and Chicago?
Chicago is 11.5 hours behind Bangalore.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BLR to CGX?
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Why are some BLR to CGX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BLR–CGX 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.