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BZI to LUF: distance & flight time
Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport) → Phoenix (Luke Air Force Base)
6,782 mi
10,914 km · 5,893 nm
13h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-10h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,782 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 46m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BZI — Balıkesir Merkez Airport · Balikesir, Turkey
- LUF — Luke Air Force Base · Phoenix, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BZI
- BDM · Bandırma Airport48 mi away
- EDO · Balıkesir Körfez Airport49 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport71 mi away
- MJT · Mytilene International Airport81 mi away
Near LUF
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- GYR · Phoenix Goodyear Airport8 mi away
- BXK · Buckeye Municipal Airport19 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BZI from LUF?
The flight distance from Balikesir (BZI) to Phoenix (LUF) is 6,782 miles (10,914 km, 5,893 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BZI to LUF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 46m 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 BZI to LUF?
Nonstop service on BZI–LUF 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 13h 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Balikesir and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 10 hours behind Balikesir.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BZI to LUF?
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Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BZI–LUF 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.