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MKL to BZI: distance & flight time
Jackson (McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
5,868 mi
9,444 km · 5,099 nm
11h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,868 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 58m 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
- MKL — McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · Jackson, 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 MKL
- NQA · Millington-Memphis Airport56 mi away
- BYH · Arkansas International Airport63 mi away
- OLV · Olive Branch Airport65 mi away
- MEM · Memphis International Airport71 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 MKL from BZI?
The flight distance from Jackson (MKL) to Balikesir (BZI) is 5,868 miles (9,444 km, 5,099 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MKL to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 58m 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 Jackson and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 8 hours ahead of Jackson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MKL to BZI?
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