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CGX to BYM: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Bayamo (Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport)
1,616 mi
2,600 km · 1,404 nm
3h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,616 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 38m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- BYM — Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport · Bayamo, Cuba
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 BYM
- MZO · Sierra Maestra Airport31 mi away
- HOG · Frank Pais International Airport33 mi away
- VTU · Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport46 mi away
- SCU · Antonio Maceo International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from BYM?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Bayamo (BYM) is 1,616 miles (2,600 km, 1,404 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to BYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 38m 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 Bayamo?
Bayamo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to BYM?
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