Distance From George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, IAH - BLQ Distance

The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 5527 miles or 8895 kilometers or 4800 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 Houston ( United States ) to Bologna ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Bologna takes around 12 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, Houston, United States to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna, Italy is 12 hours 42 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 • IAH - BLQ

Kilometers		8895 km
Statute Miles		5527 miles
Nautical Miles		4800 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 42 minutes

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Flight Route Map - IAH to BLQ Flight Path

Location of George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport & Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Houston to Bologna nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Houston, United States and Bologna, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IAH - BLQ

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

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2026-10-17, 16:10:20 CDT
Bologna (Italy)	2026-10-17, 23:10:20 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

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH / KIAH) Houston, United States

Destination

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