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BMI to CFR: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Caen (Caen-Carpiquet Airport)
4,125 mi
6,638 km · 3,584 nm
8h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,125 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 33m 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
- CFR — Caen-Carpiquet Airport · Caen, 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 CFR
- DOL · Deauville-Saint-Gatien Airport30 mi away
- LEH · Le Havre Octeville Airport35 mi away
- GFR · Granville Airport54 mi away
- CER · Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from CFR?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Caen (CFR) is 4,125 miles (6,638 km, 3,584 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to CFR?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 33m 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 Caen?
Caen is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to CFR?
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