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BMI to DLS: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → The Dalles (Columbia Gorge Regional the Dalles Municipal Airport)
1,655 mi
2,663 km · 1,438 nm
3h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,655 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 43m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- DLS — Columbia Gorge Regional the Dalles Municipal Airport · The Dalles, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from DLS?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to The Dalles (DLS) is 1,655 miles (2,663 km, 1,438 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to DLS?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 43m 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 The Dalles?
The Dalles is 2 hours behind Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to DLS?
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