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BMI to LCY: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → London (London City Airport)
4,069 mi
6,549 km · 3,536 nm
8h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,069 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 27m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from LCY?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to London (LCY) is 4,069 miles (6,549 km, 3,536 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to LCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 27m 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 London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to LCY?
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