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UGN to BWO: distance & flight time
Chicago (Waukegan National Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
5,402 mi
8,694 km · 4,694 nm
11h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,402 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 4m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, United States
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Near BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is UGN from BWO?
The flight distance from Chicago (UGN) to Balakovo (BWO) is 5,402 miles (8,694 km, 4,694 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UGN to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 4m 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 Chicago and Balakovo?
Balakovo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UGN to BWO?
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