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BMI to CBU: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Cottbus (Cottbus-Drewitz Airport)
4,582 mi
7,375 km · 3,982 nm
9h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,582 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 27m 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
- CBU — Cottbus-Drewitz Airport · Cottbus, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from CBU?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Cottbus (CBU) is 4,582 miles (7,375 km, 3,982 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to CBU?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 27m 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 Cottbus?
Cottbus is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to CBU?
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