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BMI to DBD: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Dhanbad (Dhanbad Airport)
7,983 mi
12,848 km · 6,937 nm
16h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,983 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 7m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- DBD — Dhanbad Airport · Dhanbad, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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- GAY · Gaya Airport112 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from DBD?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Dhanbad (DBD) is 7,983 miles (12,848 km, 6,937 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to DBD?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 7m 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 Dhanbad?
Dhanbad is 10.5 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to DBD?
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