Distance From Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, GRI - BLQ Distance

The distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 5098 miles or 8204 kilometers or 4427 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 Grand Island ( United States ) to Bologna ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Island and Bologna takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Central Nebraska Regional Airport, Grand Island, United States to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna, Italy is 11 hours 43 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 • GRI - BLQ

Kilometers		8204 km
Statute Miles		5098 miles
Nautical Miles		4427 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Flight Route Map - GRI to BLQ Flight Path

Location of Central Nebraska Regional Airport & Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grand Island to Bologna nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Grand Island, United States and Bologna, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Grand Island, United States and Bologna, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRI - BLQ

Time difference between Grand Island (United States) and Bologna (Italy) is 8 Hours.
Bologna time is 8 Hours ahead of Grand Island.

Location	Local Time
Grand Island (United States)	2026-05-04, 22:30:39 MDT
Bologna (Italy)	2026-05-05, 06:30:39 CEST

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 Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI / KGRI) Grand Island, United States

Destination

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ / LIPE) Bologna, Italy