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KRS to BZI: distance & flight time
Kristiansand (Kristiansand Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
1,556 mi
2,504 km · 1,352 nm
3h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,556 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 31m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KRS — Kristiansand Airport · Kristiansand, Norway
- 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 KRS
- FAN · Lista Airport54 mi away
- TED · Thisted Airport82 mi away
- SKE · Skien Airport86 mi away
- CNL · Sindal Airport92 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 KRS from BZI?
The flight distance from Kristiansand (KRS) to Balikesir (BZI) is 1,556 miles (2,504 km, 1,352 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KRS to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 31m 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 KRS to BZI?
Nonstop service on KRS–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 3h 31m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kristiansand and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 1 hour ahead of Kristiansand.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KRS to BZI?
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Why are some KRS to BZI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KRS–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.