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BMI to CKL: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Shchyolkovo (Chkalovskiy Air Base)
5,092 mi
8,195 km · 4,425 nm
10h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,092 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 27m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- CKL — Chkalovskiy Air Base · Shchyolkovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near CKL
- BKA · Bykovo Airport18 mi away
- ZIA · Zhukovsky International Airport23 mi away
- SVO · Sheremetyevo International Airport26 mi away
- DME · Domodedovo International Airport33 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from CKL?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Shchyolkovo (CKL) is 5,092 miles (8,195 km, 4,425 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to CKL?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 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 Shchyolkovo?
Shchyolkovo is 8 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to CKL?
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