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BMI to ISA: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport)
9,297 mi
14,962 km · 8,079 nm
18h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,297 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 42m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- ISA — Mount Isa Airport · Mount Isa, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near ISA
- CNJ · Cloncurry Airport66 mi away
- JCK · Julia Creek Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from ISA?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Mount Isa (ISA) is 9,297 miles (14,962 km, 8,079 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to ISA?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 42m 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 Mount Isa?
Mount Isa is 15 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to ISA?
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