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MQY to BZI: distance & flight time
Smyrna (Smyrna Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
5,754 mi
9,260 km · 5,000 nm
11h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,754 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 45m 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
- MQY — Smyrna Airport · Smyrna, 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 MQY
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 MQY from BZI?
The flight distance from Smyrna (MQY) to Balikesir (BZI) is 5,754 miles (9,260 km, 5,000 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MQY to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 45m 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 Smyrna and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 8 hours ahead of Smyrna.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MQY to BZI?
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