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BMI to LEJ: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport)
4,521 mi
7,276 km · 3,929 nm
9h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,521 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 20m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- LEJ — Leipzig/Halle Airport · Leipzig, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near LEJ
- KOQ · Köthen Airport24 mi away
- AOC · Altenburg-Nobitz Airport33 mi away
- CSO · Cochstedt Airport46 mi away
- IES · Riesa-Göhlis Airport49 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from LEJ?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 4,521 miles (7,276 km, 3,929 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to LEJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 20m 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 Leipzig?
Leipzig is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to LEJ?
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