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CMH to BWO: distance & flight time
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
5,432 mi
8,742 km · 4,720 nm
11h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,432 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 7m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, United States
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMH
Near BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMH from BWO?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Balakovo (BWO) is 5,432 miles (8,742 km, 4,720 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMH to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 7m 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 Columbus and Balakovo?
Balakovo is 7 hours ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMH to BWO?
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