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BMI to PCN: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Picton (Picton Aerodrome)
8,290 mi
13,341 km · 7,204 nm
16h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
8,290 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 43m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- PCN — Picton Aerodrome · Picton, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near PCN
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport13 mi away
- NSN · Nelson Airport38 mi away
- WLG · Wellington International Airport44 mi away
- MZP · Motueka Airport53 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from PCN?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Picton (PCN) is 8,290 miles (13,341 km, 7,204 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to PCN?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 43m 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 Picton?
Picton is 17 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to PCN?
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