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JAX to BZI: distance & flight time
Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
5,819 mi
9,364 km · 5,056 nm
11h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,819 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 53m 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
- JAX — Jacksonville International Airport · Jacksonville, 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 JAX
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 JAX from BZI?
The flight distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Balikesir (BZI) is 5,819 miles (9,364 km, 5,056 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JAX to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 53m 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 Jacksonville and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 7 hours ahead of Jacksonville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JAX to BZI?
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