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BMI to MCY: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport)
8,815 mi
14,187 km · 7,660 nm
17h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
8,815 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 45m 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
- MCY — Sunshine Coast Airport · Maroochydore, 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 MCY
- CUD · Caloundra Airport14 mi away
- BNE · Brisbane International Airport54 mi away
- ACF · Brisbane Archerfield Airport67 mi away
- KGY · Kingaroy Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from MCY?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 8,815 miles (14,187 km, 7,660 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to MCY?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 45m 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 Maroochydore?
Maroochydore is 15 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to MCY?
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