Distance From Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, BMI - BUF Distance

The distance from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 552 miles or 888 kilometers or 480 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bloomington/Normal ( United States ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bloomington/Normal and Buffalo takes around 1 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington/Normal, United States to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 1 hours 16 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BMI - BUF

Kilometers		888 km
Statute Miles		552 miles
Nautical Miles		480 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 16 minutes

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - BMI to BUF Flight Path

Location of Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bloomington/Normal to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bloomington/Normal, United States and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BMI - BUF

Time difference between Bloomington/Normal (United States) and Buffalo (United States) is 1 Hours.
Buffalo time is 1 Hours ahead of Bloomington/Normal.

Location	Local Time
Bloomington/Normal (United States)	2026-09-17, 01:45:39 CDT
Buffalo (United States)	2026-09-17, 02:45:39 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI / KBMI) Bloomington/Normal, United States

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States