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BMI to BEX: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Benson (RAF Benson)
4,022 mi
6,473 km · 3,495 nm
8h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,022 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 21m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from BEX?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Benson (BEX) is 4,022 miles (6,473 km, 3,495 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 21m 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 Benson?
Benson is 6 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to BEX?
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