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ESF to BZI: distance & flight time
Alexandria (Esler Regional Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
6,214 mi
10,000 km · 5,399 nm
12h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,214 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 39m 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
- ESF — Esler Regional Airport · Alexandria, 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 ESF
- AEX · Alexandria International Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field58 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport73 mi away
- MLU · Monroe Regional Airport79 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 ESF from BZI?
The flight distance from Alexandria (ESF) to Balikesir (BZI) is 6,214 miles (10,000 km, 5,399 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ESF to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 39m 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 ESF to BZI?
Nonstop service on ESF–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 12h 39m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Alexandria and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 8 hours ahead of Alexandria.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ESF to BZI?
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Why are some ESF to BZI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ESF–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.