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BMI to BOU: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Bourges (Bourges Airport)
4,310 mi
6,937 km · 3,745 nm
8h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,310 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 55m 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
- BOU — Bourges Airport · Bourges, France
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near BOU
- CHR · Châteauroux-Déols "Marcel Dassault" Airport34 mi away
- NVS · Nevers-Fourchambault Airport35 mi away
- MCU · Montluçon-Guéret Airport58 mi away
- ORE · Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air Base70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from BOU?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Bourges (BOU) is 4,310 miles (6,937 km, 3,745 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to BOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 55m 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 Bourges?
Bourges is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to BOU?
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