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LNK to BWO: distance & flight time
Lincoln (Lincoln Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
5,686 mi
9,151 km · 4,941 nm
11h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,686 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 37m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- LNK — Lincoln Airport · Lincoln, United States
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LNK
- FET · Fremont Municipal Airport43 mi away
- OFF · Offutt Air Force Base48 mi away
- OMA · Eppley Airfield55 mi away
- CBF · Council Bluffs Municipal Airport59 mi away
Near BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LNK from BWO?
The flight distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Balakovo (BWO) is 5,686 miles (9,151 km, 4,941 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LNK to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 37m 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 Lincoln and Balakovo?
Balakovo is 8 hours ahead of Lincoln.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LNK to BWO?
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