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BMI to BDS: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Brindisi (Brindisi – Salento Airport)
5,195 mi
8,361 km · 4,515 nm
10h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,195 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 39m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- BDS — Brindisi – Salento Airport · Brindisi, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near BDS
- TAR · Taranto-Grottaglie "Marcello Arlotta" Airport30 mi away
- LCC · Lecce Galatina Air Base31 mi away
- BRI · Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport70 mi away
- TIA · Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa106 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from BDS?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Brindisi (BDS) is 5,195 miles (8,361 km, 4,515 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to BDS?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 39m 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 Brindisi?
Brindisi is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to BDS?
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