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BMI to NEU: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Sam Neua (Sam Neua Airport)
8,147 mi
13,112 km · 7,080 nm
16h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,147 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 26m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- NEU — Sam Neua Airport · Sam Neua, Laos
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from NEU?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Sam Neua (NEU) is 8,147 miles (13,112 km, 7,080 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to NEU?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 26m 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 Sam Neua?
Sam Neua is 12 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to NEU?
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