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BMI to CNG: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Cognac (Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base)
4,249 mi
6,838 km · 3,692 nm
8h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,249 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 48m 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
- CNG — Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base · Cognac, 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 CNG
- ANG · Angoulême-Brie-Champniers Airport26 mi away
- RYN · Royan-Médis Airport32 mi away
- RCO · Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport36 mi away
- NIT · Niort-Souché Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from CNG?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Cognac (CNG) is 4,249 miles (6,838 km, 3,692 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to CNG?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 48m 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 Cognac?
Cognac is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to CNG?
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