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SME to BZI: distance & flight time
Somerset (Lake Cumberland Regional Airport) → Balikesir (Balıkesir Merkez Airport)
5,628 mi
9,057 km · 4,891 nm
11h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,628 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 30m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SME — Lake Cumberland Regional Airport · Somerset, 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 SME
- LOZ · London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field29 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport68 mi away
- GLW · Glasgow Municipal Airport74 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport80 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 SME from BZI?
The flight distance from Somerset (SME) to Balikesir (BZI) is 5,628 miles (9,057 km, 4,891 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SME to BZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 30m 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 Somerset and Balikesir?
Balikesir is 7 hours ahead of Somerset.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SME to BZI?
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