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DRE to BZI: distance & flight time
Drummond Island (Drummond Island Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
5,172 mi
8,324 km · 4,494 nm
10h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,172 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 36m 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
- DRE — Drummond Island Airport · Drummond Island, United States
- BZI — Balıkesir Merkez Airport · Balikesir, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DRE
- CIU · Chippewa County International Airport39 mi away
- YAM · Sault Ste Marie Airport49 mi away
- YZE · Gore Bay Manitoulin Airport57 mi away
- PLN · Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport59 mi away
Near BZI
- BDM · Bandırma Airport48 mi away
- EDO · Balıkesir Körfez Airport49 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport71 mi away
- MJT · Mytilene International Airport81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DRE from BZI?
The flight distance from Drummond Island (DRE) to Balikesir (BZI) is 5,172 miles (8,324 km, 4,494 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DRE to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 36m 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 DRE to BZI?
Nonstop service on DRE–BZI 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 10h 36m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Drummond Island and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 7 hours ahead of Drummond Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DRE to BZI?
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Why are some DRE to BZI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DRE–BZI 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.