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BZI to PWK: distance & flight time
Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport) → Chicago-Wheeling (Chicago Executive Airport)
5,507 mi
8,863 km · 4,786 nm
11h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,507 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 16m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BZI — Balıkesir Merkez Airport · Balikesir, Turkey
- PWK — Chicago Executive Airport · Chicago-Wheeling, 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 PWK
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport9 mi away
- UGN · Waukegan National Airport21 mi away
- DPA · Dupage Airport23 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BZI from PWK?
The flight distance from Balikesir (BZI) to Chicago-Wheeling (PWK) is 5,507 miles (8,863 km, 4,786 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BZI to PWK?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 16m 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 PWK?
Nonstop service on BZI–PWK 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 11h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Balikesir and Chicago-Wheeling?
Chicago-Wheeling is 8 hours behind Balikesir.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BZI to PWK?
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Why are some BZI to PWK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BZI–PWK 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.