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GYY to BEX: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Benson (RAF Benson)
3,911 mi
6,294 km · 3,399 nm
8h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,911 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 8m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYY from BEX?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Benson (BEX) is 3,911 miles (6,294 km, 3,399 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 8m 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 Gary and Benson?
Benson is 6 hours ahead of Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to BEX?
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