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BMI to HFE: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Hefei (Hefei Luogang International Airport)
7,171 mi
11,540 km · 6,231 nm
14h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,171 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 32m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- HFE — Hefei Luogang International Airport · Hefei, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near HFE
- WHU · Wuhu Air Base71 mi away
- BFU · Bengbu Airport74 mi away
- JUH · Jiuhuashan Airport75 mi away
- AQG · Anqing Tianzhushan Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from HFE?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Hefei (HFE) is 7,171 miles (11,540 km, 6,231 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to HFE?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 32m 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 Hefei?
Hefei is 13 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to HFE?
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