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BMI to VRL: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Vila Real (Vila Real Airport)
4,073 mi
6,555 km · 3,540 nm
8h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,073 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 27m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- VRL — Vila Real Airport · Vila Real, Portugal
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 VRL?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Vila Real (VRL) is 4,073 miles (6,555 km, 3,540 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to VRL?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 27m 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 Vila Real?
Vila Real is 6 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to VRL?
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