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BMK to BZI: distance & flight time
Borkum (Borkum Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
1,385 mi
2,229 km · 1,204 nm
3h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,385 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 29m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMK — Borkum Airport · Borkum, Germany
- BZI — Balıkesir Merkez Airport · Balikesir, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BMK
- JUI · Juist Airport15 mi away
- NOD · Norden-Norddeich Airport20 mi away
- NRD · Norderney Airport23 mi away
- EME · Emden Airport26 mi away
Near BZI
- BDM · Bandırma Airport48 mi away
- EDO · Balıkesir Körfez Airport49 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport71 mi away
- MJT · Mytilene International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMK from BZI?
The flight distance from Borkum (BMK) to Balikesir (BZI) is 1,385 miles (2,229 km, 1,204 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMK to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 29m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BMK to BZI?
Nonstop service on BMK–BZI depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 29m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Borkum and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 2 hours ahead of Borkum.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMK to BZI?
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Why are some BMK to BZI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BMK–BZI tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.