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BMI to BKS: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Bengkulu (Fatmawati Soekarno Airport)
9,812 mi
15,790 km · 8,526 nm
19h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,812 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 42m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- BKS — Fatmawati Soekarno Airport · Bengkulu, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near BKS
- PDO · Pendopo Airport114 mi away
- KRC · Departi Parbo Airport136 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from BKS?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Bengkulu (BKS) is 9,812 miles (15,790 km, 8,526 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to BKS?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 42m 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 Bengkulu?
Bengkulu is 12 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to BKS?
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