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BMI to FLZ: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Sibolga (Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport)
9,491 mi
15,275 km · 8,248 nm
19h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,491 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 5m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- FLZ — Dr Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport · Sibolga, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near FLZ
- AEG · Aek Godang Airport39 mi away
- DTB · Silangit Airport49 mi away
- GNS · Binaka Airport86 mi away
- PPR · Pasir Pangaraan Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from FLZ?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Sibolga (FLZ) is 9,491 miles (15,275 km, 8,248 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to FLZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 5m 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 Sibolga?
Sibolga is 12 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to FLZ?
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