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BMI to IOS: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Ilheus (Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport)
4,980 mi
8,014 km · 4,327 nm
10h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,980 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 14m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- IOS — Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport · Ilheus, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near IOS
- UNA · Hotel Transamérica Airport37 mi away
- VAL · Valença Airport105 mi away
- BPS · Porto Seguro Airport112 mi away
- VDC · Vitória da Conquista Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from IOS?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Ilheus (IOS) is 4,980 miles (8,014 km, 4,327 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to IOS?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 14m 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 Ilheus?
Ilheus is 2 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to IOS?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on BMI–IOS that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.