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BMI to MLA: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Malta (Malta International Airport)
5,269 mi
8,480 km · 4,579 nm
10h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,269 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 48m 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
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from MLA?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Malta (MLA) is 5,269 miles (8,480 km, 4,579 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to MLA?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 48m 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 Malta?
Malta is 7 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to MLA?
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