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BMI to ACF: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Brisbane (Brisbane Archerfield Airport)
8,855 mi
14,250 km · 7,695 nm
17h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,855 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 50m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- ACF — Brisbane Archerfield Airport · Brisbane, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near ACF
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport14 mi away
- OOL · Gold Coast Airport51 mi away
- CUD · Caloundra Airport54 mi away
- MCY · Sunshine Coast Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from ACF?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Brisbane (ACF) is 8,855 miles (14,250 km, 7,695 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to ACF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 50m 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 Bloomington and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 15 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to ACF?
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