Distance From Chicago Rockford International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, RFD - BLQ Distance

The distance from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 4693 miles or 7553 kilometers or 4076 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 Chicago/Rockford ( United States ) to Bologna ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Rockford and Bologna takes around 10 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford, United States to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna, Italy is 10 hours 47 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 • RFD - BLQ

Kilometers		7553 km
Statute Miles		4693 miles
Nautical Miles		4076 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 47 minutes

Chicago Rockford International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Flight Route Map - RFD to BLQ Flight Path

Location of Chicago Rockford International Airport & Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Rockford to Bologna nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chicago/Rockford, United States and Bologna, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Rockford, United States and Bologna, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFD - BLQ

Time difference between Chicago/Rockford (United States) and Bologna (Italy) is 7 Hours.
Bologna time is 7 Hours ahead of Chicago/Rockford.

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Rockford (United States)	2025-12-17, 09:00:34 CST
Bologna (Italy)	2025-12-17, 16:00:34 CET

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

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD / KRFD) Chicago/Rockford, United States

Destination

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