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SEM to BZI: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
5,953 mi
9,580 km · 5,173 nm
12h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,953 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 8m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from BZI?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Balikesir (BZI) is 5,953 miles (9,580 km, 5,173 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 8m 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 Selma and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 8 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to BZI?
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