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NAK to BMI: distance & flight time
Nakhon Ratchasima (Nakhon Ratchasima Airport) → Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal)
8,540 mi
13,744 km · 7,421 nm
17h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,540 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NAK — Nakhon Ratchasima Airport · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NAK
- BFV · Buri Ram Airport66 mi away
- PXR · Surin Airport79 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport109 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport126 mi away
Near BMI
Frequently asked questions
How far is NAK from BMI?
The flight distance from Nakhon Ratchasima (NAK) to Bloomington (BMI) is 8,540 miles (13,744 km, 7,421 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAK to BMI?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 13m 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 Nakhon Ratchasima and Bloomington?
Bloomington is 12 hours behind Nakhon Ratchasima.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAK to BMI?
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