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CGX to BQS: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Blagoveschensk (Ignatyevo Airport)
5,719 mi
9,204 km · 4,970 nm
11h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,719 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 41m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- BQS — Ignatyevo Airport · Blagoveschensk, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near BQS
- HEK · Heihe Airport18 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport145 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport148 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from BQS?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Blagoveschensk (BQS) is 5,719 miles (9,204 km, 4,970 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to BQS?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 41m 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 Chicago and Blagoveschensk?
Blagoveschensk is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to BQS?
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