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CGX to BTZ: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Bursa (Bursa Airport)
5,517 mi
8,879 km · 4,794 nm
11h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,517 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- BTZ — Bursa Airport · Bursa, Turkey
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 BTZ
- YEI · Bursa Yenişehir Airport29 mi away
- IST · Istanbul Airport73 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport49 mi away
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from BTZ?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Bursa (BTZ) is 5,517 miles (8,879 km, 4,794 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to BTZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 17m 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 Bursa?
Bursa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to BTZ?
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