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BMI to ULY: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Ulyanovsk (Ulyanovsk East Airport)
5,420 mi
8,723 km · 4,710 nm
11h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,420 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 6m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- ULY — Ulyanovsk East Airport · Ulyanovsk, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMI
Near ULY
- ULV · Ulyanovsk Baratayevka Airport25 mi away
- KUF · Kurumoch International Airport83 mi away
- KZN · Kazan International Airport85 mi away
- CSY · Cheboksary Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from ULY?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Ulyanovsk (ULY) is 5,420 miles (8,723 km, 4,710 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to ULY?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 6m 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 Ulyanovsk?
Ulyanovsk is 9 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to ULY?
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